Why did Russia ratify the Kyoto Protocol?
ØMarrakech 2202, Russian bargains hard for 30% drop below 1990 baseline levels for calculating Òcarbon creditsÓ, due to steep economic decline
ØEmissions trading, ~$10 Billion over next 10 years
ØAAUs - Assigned Amount units
ØJI - Joint Implementation
ØCDM - Clean Development Mechanism
ØRenewal energy projects, geothermal, winds, biomass
ØDecision probably more political process than scientific or policy debate
ØEU support for WTO membership