Kyoto-protocol

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-Charles Kevin Difuntorum

4CSA

Annex I parties to the convention:

http://unfccc.int/parties_and_observers/parties/annex_i/items/2774.php

Non-Annex I parties to the convention:

http://unfccc.int/parties_and_observers/parties/non_annex_i/items/2833.php

Above are the links to the list of the countries participating in the Kyoto Protocol. Annex I parties include countries that where members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and countries with economics in transition. On the other hand, Non-Annex I countries are mostly developing countries which in this case are more vulnerable to calamities and economical changes. The convention promises to answer to the needs and concerns of the Non-Annex I countries such as investment and technology transfer.

Michael Blong 4CSA

Through my understanding of the Kyoto Protocol, one of the best methods to help out should be the promotion and application of the earth hour to every country. If we analyze carefully small efforts of people, small sacrifices by each and every person gradually would produce enormous results. By everybody participating we could save plenty of resources, prevent harmful gases by stopping machines producing different harmful gases and most of all it is also beneficial to people in a sense of saving money and energy. Kyoto protocol should attract more countries to join if they had more projects and activities such as Earth Hour which could generate more positive results to the earth’s preservation.

Earth Hour official Site:

http://www.earthhour.org/

Michael Blong 4CSA

  The fight for climate change would be more solidified if instances like this would happen all over the world. I would like to commend the Philippine Team in their efforts to help out the victims in Panama. It is a great deal of initiative of the Philippines being one of the most active members of the Kyoto Protocol devotees. Their stay would be more productive by attending the Panama Climate Change Conference which is held every October. More conferences like the said, would be great examples of how we could build towards a better plan to fight climate change. In spite of Canada, Japan and Russia withdrawing from the Kyoto Protocol, the still active members should be more determined to innovate and continue with this proposal to save the earth. For this treaty unites nations to obtain a specific goal in building and nurturing towards a better future for our planet

Source: 

http://climate.gov.ph/index.php/en/news/press-releases/233-philippine-team-in-panama-to-fight-for-survival

Michael Blong

4CSA

http://alabangbulletin.com/2012/01/19/the-no-plastic-in-las-pinas-ordinance.html

I just wanted to share the new ordinance here in Las Piñas. At first I thought this would just be like any other rules that does not get implemented or followed, like the “no smoking rule in manila”, but as I am seeing this past week, I think everyone is still following. lets just see

Difuntorum, Charles Kevin

4CSA

It’s official Canada will not renew its commitment to the Kyoto Protocol once it expires this year. It’s very disappointing because Canada is a big and powerful country and if they pull out from the Kyoto Protocol other countries might also do the same thing.

“The Kyoto protocol does not cover the world’s largest two emitters, the United States and China, and therefore cannot work,” Kent said. “It’s now clear that Kyoto is not the path forward to a global solution to climate change. If anything it’s an impediment.”

If Canada can’t see the success of Kyoto Protocol and they are having a hard time to implement the protocol they should definitely find an alternative way that will replace the Kyoto Protocol. They should find a more effective way to improve a better protocol that is effective for their country. In that way, the objectives of the Kyoto Protocol would not be wasted.

As for this moment, let’s just hope that Canada made the right decision from pulling out from the Kyoto Protocol and wait for the results of their action.

Santiago, John Paulo A.

4CS-A

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Philippines is not an exception in the Earth facing a rapid warming chiefly due to our own activities. The increase in sea-level, temperature and precipitation are evidences of global warming in our country. That why it’s good to know that we are part of this Kyoto Protocol. In this way, we can do our own little part in saving our mother earth. 

On the other hand, are we really doing our part? Are we really following the protocol? Or maybe we just can’t feel it? As I was searching for some Kyoto Protocols issues, only in this one article I first found out the project of the Philippines about the Clean Development Mechanism that was one of the protocol provided.

“Philippine CDM projects include the North Wind Bangui Bay Project and Philippines-Austria Partnership, which not only attract investors but alleviate GHG emissions as well. Hence, the ratification of Kyoto Protocol in the Philippines is considered as a significant ingredient in our development both in the industry and the environment “

We have to admit that Kyoto Protocol is not popular here in our country. I am not personally aware of the different activities of the Philippines about the Kyoto Protocol. There must be some other projects out there but do ordinary people like me have the knowledge about that? I don’t think so. I think that the government should do more not only in implementing the protocols but also in promoting it the our fellow countrymen. In that way people could be aware of the different protocols that should be followed.

If more people would be more aware of that it would have a greater impact for all and it would definitely benefit everyone here in this country. More people would help and support in the said protocol if that would happen. That’s why Kyoto Protocol here in the Philippines should be given more importance just like any other issues in out environment.

Santiago, John Paulo A.

4CS-A