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Odgovor Međunarodne zajednice na klimatske promene - Rezultati postignuti na samitu u Durbanu –
International Community’s Response on Climate Changes

Author(s): Aleksandra Čavoški
Subject(s): International Law, Human Ecology, Environmental interactions
Published by: Institut za uporedno pravo
Keywords: climate changes; Framework Convention on climate changes; Kyoto protocol; Action plan from Bali; Copenhagen agreement; Agreement from Cancun; Summit in Durban;

Summary/Abstract: The author in this paper reviews all-important state initiatives in combating against climate changes, starting with the establishment of Intergovernmental panel for climate changes to the last in series, recently held meeting of the Conference parties in Durban. Unfortunately, the analyze shows that the most important results, which were reflected in the adopting of legally binding agreements were reached at the beginning of deliberation and negotiation as the best ways to solve this problem. In this paper as the most important issue is pointed out the importance of adopting the Framework Convention on climate changes and Kyoto Protocol, which further elaborate the provisions of the Convention. All initiatives that followed the adoption of the Kyoto Protocol showed the general consent of states about the necessity in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, but, also the lack of willingness to determine more detailing and stronger obligations in this regard.

  • Issue Year: 2012
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 182-195
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Serbian