Disagreements remain among nations regarding the extension of the Kyoto Protocol after its expiration, and Japan may re-examine its greenhouse gas emission commitments following the nuclear disaster. UN Climate Change Director Christiana Figueres stated that these political challenges need to be addressed, but Japan has not yet indicated any intention to change its commitments. The UN Climate Change Conference in Bangkok officially opens tomorrow. In the two days of pre-conference working meetings, negotiators from various countries have engaged in heated discussions about their positions and various technical mechanisms. UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres today called on countries to finalize the concrete work of the Kanken Agreement at this conference. The Kyoto Protocol, which contains specific commitments to reduce gas emissions, will see its first commitment period expire next year. Figueres stated that if countries can make decisions as soon as possible this year, the transition period after the Kyoto Protocol expires next year can be more easily determined. However, Figueres believes that the problem still involves political challenges that countries must further address. Under the Kyoto Protocol, most industrialized nations, except for the United States, pledged to reduce gaseous emissions to a certain level by 2020. Japan pledged to reduce its emissions by 25% compared to 1990 levels by 2020. Following the Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japan may re-examine its commitment to reducing emissions. Feguerrez pointed out that there is currently no information indicating that Japan will change its commitment. She stated that it is too early to discuss whether Japan will change its commitment; at least for now, Japan has not publicly indicated any intention to change its stance. Japan's primary concern remains the nuclear disaster crisis, and other countries hope that Japan can stabilize the situation as soon as possible. Furthermore, both Japan and other countries should learn lessons from this disaster. The climate agreement reached last year in Cancun, Mexico, includes measures such as establishing the Green Climate Fund, protecting tropical forests, and sharing clean energy technologies to help developing countries adapt to climate change. The Cancun agreement also commits to raising $100 billion annually to aid poor countries by 2020 and sets a limit on global average temperatures rising no more than 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Specific implementation details of the Cancun agreement will be further confirmed at the Bangkok meeting, including how the Green Climate Fund will be managed and allocated internationally, and mechanisms for promoting clean energy technologies. Feguerre Reis stated that current emissions reduction targets are still insufficient and must be increased. \u2014Source: UDN News<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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