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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

The Kyoto Protocol
	What is the Kyoto Protocol and why is it relevant to me? Answer
	What are the six greenhouse gases addressed by the Kyoto Protocol? Answer
	What are the principal processes which lead to emissions of these six greenhouse gases? Answer
	How can I find out about the different greenhouse impacts for the six gases addressed by the Kyoto Protocol? Answer
	Where can I find a simple introduction to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol? Answer
	How much impact does the American stance have on the viability of Kyoto Protocol? Answer
	What is the link between the Kyoto Protocol and carbon credits? Answer
Why is Climate Change relevant?
	Why should my company be interested in Climate Change at all? Answer
	How do I calculate the greenhouse gas emissions for my company? Answer
	How do I calculate my carbon dioxide emissions from energy use and other sources? Answer
Emissions trading
	What is emissions trading? Answer
	Which UK Government department is responsible for the allocation of credits under the EU ETS? Answer
	Has the UK Government identified its Designated National Authority? Answer
	Can anyone get involved in emissions trading in the UK? Answer
	How much is a carbon credit worth? Answer
	How do I convert greenhouse gas emission reductions into tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent? Answer
Climate Change projects
	What is a Climate Change project? Answer
	How does it differ from a standard project? Answer
	What is Joint Implementation (JI)? Answer
	What is a UK hosted JI project? Answer
	What is the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM)? Answer
	What are the differences between JI and CDM projects? Answer
	Where can I find a simple introduction to Climate Change Projects? Answer
Taking part in a Climate Change project
	How do we know if our company should get involved in Climate Change projects? Answer
	If we want to develop a project, what can the UK Government offer in the way of assistance? Answer
	Is there any UK Government money to fund projects? Answer
	What will we have to do to ensure our project is eligible for carbon credits? Answer
	Who can help us ensure our project is eligible for carbon credits? Answer
	Can we come and talk to the Climate Change Projects Office about the activities of our company to see if we should be involved? Answer
Enquiries from overseas
	We would like UK business to invest in our country, how can we let them know what we have to offer? Answer


	The Kyoto Protocol
	Why is Climate Change relevant?
	Emissions trading
	Climate Change projects
	Taking part in a Climate Change project
	Enquiries from overseas

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