The post-Kyoto Economy of Russia

The post-Kyoto economy of Russia

The implementation of the Kyoto Protocol will contribute to the restructuring and modernization of the Russian energy sector.

By achieved benefits from international partners.

Further modernization of the economy could help to sustain its growth, while emissions would decline.

Protocol scientifically unsound, inefficient for meeting the Convention goal, and harmful for the Russian economy.

Economy and emissions both on the rise

Threat of the development of sustainability energy and the consumption of oil slow down led to the falling exports

2004 Russia ratified the Kyoto Protocol

1. Energy sector of Russia will be more productive and efficient

2. Russia will reduce the dependence on the energy sector and diversify the economy

3. It strengthens the relations between Russia and EU

4. Russia will persuade other emerging counties, such as China to ratify the K.P.

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