Russia
Fact and numbers
- Kyouto Protocol was ratified by Russia in 2004.
- Russia states that it will fulfill it's obligations in terms of Kyoto Protocol.
- President Dmitry Medvedev before Copenhagen conference stated that Russia may increase it's GHG emissions on 30% by 2020.
- Even if Russia will increase it's emissions on 30% by 2020 it still will be below 10-15% compared to 1990.
- Dmitry Medvedev states that Russia will continue increasing it's energy efficiency.
- Russia keep pushing for the unification of Kyoto Protocol and UNFCCC.
- Russia's climate policy seems to be more oriented on adaptation to the new climate conditions, rather then reducing emissions.
- There are some opinions that Russia can benefit economically from some minor climate changes. (Opening north sailing trade routes, etc.)
- Russia tries to play bigger role in climate negotiations.
- After forest fires in July 2010 there are some expert opinions that Russia may push further on negotiation in favor of GHG restrictions.
Experts
- Vladimir Chizhov - Russia's EU ambassador in Brussels.
- Alexander Bedritsky - the climate adviser to the Russian President.
Resources
http://blogs.wsj.com/environmentalcapital/2009/06/23/russias-do-nothing-climate-plan/
http://www.euractiv.com/en/climate-change/russia-climate-policy-fails-raise-hopes/article-182458
http://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/views/123324-a-changed-climate-on-climate-change.html
http://www.bellona.org/articles/articles_2010/russian_climate_roundtable
http://blogs.wsj.com/environmentalcapital/2009/06/23/russias-do-nothing-climate-plan/
http://www.climatechange.ru/
http://www.unepcom.ru/?go=razdel&level=2&cid=72