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)
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Broader: émission
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In other languages
Anglais
Greenhouse gases
Russe
газ, способствующий парниковому эффекту
Espagnol
gases de efecto de invernadero
Arabe
غاز مسبب للاحتباس الحراري
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with gaz à effet de serre
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Convention sur la diversité biologique | 1 decision |
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Convention de Vienne | 1 article or paragraph |
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Protocole de Montréal | 13 articles and paragraphs2 decisions |
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Convention-cadre des Nations Unies sur les changements climatiques | 1 article or paragraph18 decisions |
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Protocole de Kyoto | 8 decisions |
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Convention sur les zones humides | 1 decision |
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Assemblée des Nations Unies pour l’environnement | 1 decision |