Synopsis

This report reviews the challenges and opportunities presented by the Climate Convention and the Kyoto Protocol for Central and Eastern European countries with economies in transition, and serves as a background study for the project.

Executive Summary

This report reviews the challenges and opportunities presented by the Climate Convention and the Kyoto Protocol for Central and Eastern European countries with economies in transition, and serves as a background study for the project.

The paper looks at the obligations of Annex I EITs and their involvement in Activities Implemented Jointly, emission trends and energy reform, and at the activities countries have undertaken to meet climate obligations.