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In the year 1997, the World Environment Conference was organised in


1. Reo-de-Janeiro
2. Nairobi
3. Kyoto
4. New York

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Correct Answer - Option 3 : Kyoto

The correct answer is Kyoto.

  • Conference of Parties (COP) 3 Kyoto Climate Change Conference was held in December 1997 in Kyoto, Japan.

  • Kyoto Protocol came into force on 16 February 2005.
  • It is an international treaty to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
  • The protocol applies to 6 greenhouse gases; carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, sulfur hexafluoride.
  • It operationalizes the UNFCCC by committing industrialized countries and economies in transition to limit and reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions in accordance with agreed individual targets. 
  • Signatories: 84 countries.
  • Parties: 192 countries.
  • Features:
    • It is legally binding.
    • Member countries cannot include international shipping and international aviation in order to meet the desired targets.
    • Members can use Land Use, land-use change and Forestry to meet their targets.

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