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–Climate change impacts: permafrost, sea level rise
–Enhanced FDI from JI
–Revenue from likely sales of RussiaÕs emission surplus
–Investments via Kyoto mechanisms could support
modernization & innovation in energy sector
–Improvements in energy efficiency crucial for future
economic growth
–GHGs reductions could improve domestic
physical-ecological environment
–Russian ratification of Kyoto could improve RussiaÕs image as a supporter of global
multilateralism
–Ratification and implementation may smooth the way for RussiaÕs entry into the WTO