Frequently Asked Questions

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 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

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

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

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

We would like UK business to invest in our country, how can we let them know what we have to offer? Answer