Definition(s)
A collective expression for those components of the atmosphere that influence the greenhouse effect, namely carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxides, ozone, CFCs and water vapour. (Source: GEMET/GILP96)
A collective term, sometimes abbreviated GHG, used for any atmospheric infrared radiation produced by solar warming of the Earth's surface. They include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (NO2), and water vapor. (Source: draft based on Wikipedia)
Jerarquía
Broader: emisión
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English
Greenhouse gases
French
gaz à effet de serre
Ruso
газ, способствующий парниковому эффекту
Árabe
غاز مسبب للاحتباس الحراري
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Convenio sobre la Diversidad Biológica | 1 decision |
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Convenio de Viena | 1 article or paragraph |
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Protocolo de Montreal | 13 articles and paragraphs2 decisions |
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Convención Marco de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio Climático | 1 article or paragraph18 decisions |
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Protocolo de Kyoto | 8 decisions |
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Convención sobre los Humedales | 1 decision |
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United Nations Environment Assembly | 1 decision |