Introduction of greenhouse gases emissions trading

Description:

The Kyoto Protocol intended to thwart global warming was ratified by Russia in November 2004 and will come into force in February 2005. Based on this agreement, greenhouse gases emission trading would be intensified soon. This might be able to create new market in terms of business as well as Internet. Internet can support this either by the media of trading emissions directly or the means of reducing emissions.

Enablers:

Factors which strengthen this driving force. (these are actually other driving forces, and you can link to them in the wiki!)
1. Economic benefit for the government and companies, 
2. New technology for energy, 
3. Alternative form of energy , 
4. Renewal energy, 
5. Diplomatic policy (Especially of the U.S.A), 
6. People's awareness for Greenhouse issue,

7. Climate change & global warming,
8. Health concerns
9. Depletion of resources

Inhibitors:

Factors which weaken this driving force. (these are actually other driving forces, and you can link to them in the wiki!)
1. American foreign policy , 
2. Suspicion of greenhouse gases effect, 
3. Conflict of diplomatic policy and benefit,

Cost of developing and maintaining sustainable processes
Low cost manufacturing is the key for developing countries to maintain their high growth rate

Paradigms:

Old: The prevention of global warming is the cost for business activities.
New: The prevention of global warming is the opportunity for business activities.

Experts:

Sources for additional information about this driving force. (if you have found people, put the links to them)

Timing:

1997 The Kyoto Protocol adoption
2004 The Kyoto Protocol ratification

Web Resources:

[1] - United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

[2] - Kyoto Protocol Status of Ratification