Kyoto Protocol Day: New Opportunities for Investing in Cleaner Development
ADB Headquarters, Manila, Philippines: 16 February 2005
Overview | Participants
The Asian Development Bank will host a breakfast event on Wednesday, 16 February 2005,
to commemorate the entry into force of the Kyoto Protocol.
The Kyoto Protocolis a landmark international agreement that sets binding targets
for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by industrialized
countries to mitigate risks from global climate change. It establishes
new market-based financial mechanisms to help developing countries
mainstream alternative energy, sustainable agriculture, forestry,
and other projects that contribute to both greenhouse gas reduction
and sustainable development.
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The event will be attended by representatives from the Philippine
Government, including Secretary Vincent Perez, Department of Energy,
and Secretary Michael Defensor, Department of Environment and Natural
Resources.
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Carmela C. Fernando
Course Coordinator
Tel: (632) 632-6347
Fax: (632) 636-2198
E-mail: cfernando@adb.org
Christopher Darius M. Tabungar
Tel: (632) 632-6351
Fax: (632) 636-2198
E-mail: ctabungar@adb.org |
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