International Environmental Protocols and Agreements

Flashcards about international environmental protocols and agreements that are commonly referenced in IB ESS.

Which protocol aims to phase out the production and use of ozone-depleting substances (ODS), especially CFCs?

Montreal Protocol

What year was the Montreal Protocol established?

1987

Which agreement was established to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in industrialized countries?

Kyoto Protocol

What year was the Kyoto Protocol established?

1997

What is the name of the agreement that replaced the Kyoto Protocol?

Paris Agreement

What year was the Paris Agreement established?

2015

Which agreement's primary objective is to limit global warming to well below 2°C, ideally 1.5°C, above pre-industrial levels?

Paris Agreement

What convention's main purpose is to eliminate or restrict persistent organic pollutants (POPs)?

Stockholm Convention