What have been the arguments in Russia for and against ratifications of Kyoto Protocol?
¥For
¥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