Legal considerations relating to a possible gap between the first and subsequent commitment periods.

Source: 
UNFCCC

This note provides information on the gap that may arise in relation to the entry into force of amendments to the Kyoto Protocol pursuant to its Article 3, paragraph 9, identifies legal options aimed at ensuring that there is no gap between the first and subsequent commitment periods and identifies and describes the legal consequences and implications of a such a gap.

Author(s): 
UNFCCC
Author: Preeti Aggarwal

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