Kyoto Protocol
/ˈkiːoʊtoʊ ˈproʊtəkɒl/
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- (n.) An international treaty adopted in 1997 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, legally binding developed countries to emission reduction targets.
The Kyoto Protocol established legally binding obligations for industrialized countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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The Kyoto Protocol is a foundational treaty in international environmental law focused on climate change mitigation.
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