Climate and Atmosphere
Definition(s)
The concept refers to one of the three Kyoto mechanisms, by which an Annex I Party may transfer Kyoto Protocol units to, or acquire units from, another Annex I Party. An Annex I Party must meet specific eligibility requirements to participate in emissions trading. (Source: UNFCCC at http://unfccc.int/essential_background/glossary/items/3666.php#C)
Hierarchy
Alternative labels:
carbon market
carbon trading
emission allowance
tradable emission
In other languages
French
échange de droits d’émission
Russian
торговля квотами на выбросы
Spanish
comercio de derechos de emisión
Arabic
الاتجار في الانبعاثات
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Kyoto Protocol | 6 articles and paragraphs |