¥Against
–Climate change impacts may be positive for high Latitude
Russia
–Extent of anthropogenic climate change is (very)
uncertain
–Revenues from ratification and compliance are likely to
be low
–Costs would be too high for domestic compliance
–Kyoto Protocol unfair because not all countries have
taken on emission (reduction)
commitments
–Second phase or post-2012 GHG limits could conflict with
RussiaÕs ambitious economic
growth goals
–US withdrawal, makes Kyoto Protocol nearly pointless
–Kyoto Protocol is at best ineffective and more radical
approaches are necessary