LULUCF

It means “land use, land-use change and forestry”. The LULUCF activities eligible under the clean development mechanism are those that promote the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, i.e., afforestation and reforestation.

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Deforestation

Deforestation

It is the clearing of forests from the ground. It should be noted that forests are a significant sink for carbon dioxide.

Kyoto Protocol

Kyoto Protocol

On December 11, 1997, the Kyoto Protocol was created during the Third Conference of the Parties (COP 3) to the Climate Change Convention, held in Kyoto, Japan. It is a treaty linked to the convention, which defines the responsibilities and obligations of the...