"The most successful response to climate change is the Kyoto Protocol." by QSS https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4 Time to argue!!! Respectfully, of course :-) [302] en-us 2022-04-19 08:22:21 UTC 2025-12-23 03:54:20 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f5fa.png International Response qssteacher https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4/wish/2149483637 Provide details on...
- What is the international response (i.e. Kyoto Protocol) about? What is the aim/goal of this response?
- Who is involved in this international response?
- When did it start? Is it still in effect today?
- How does it address the issue of climate change?]]> 2022-04-20 00:45:30 UTC https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4/wish/2149483637 International Response qssteacher https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4/wish/2149485423 Provide details on...
- What should the international response address for it to be considered 'successful'?
- What are some successes of this response?]]> 2022-04-20 00:46:56 UTC https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4/wish/2149485423 International Response qssteacher https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4/wish/2149487660 Provide details on...
- What are some limitations of this response?
- Could this response have been more effective? 
- Was any countries left out of this international response?]]> 2022-04-20 00:48:45 UTC https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4/wish/2149487660 National Response qssteacher https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4/wish/2149489601 Select 1 example of a national response and elaborate on it for each post. Once done, you may research on the 2nd example on a separate post.

Provide details on...
- How does this national response address the issue of climate change?
- Is the response still in effect today?]]> 2022-04-20 00:50:23 UTC https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4/wish/2149489601 National Response qssteacher https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4/wish/2149491792 Provide details on...
- What must be achieved in order for this response to be considered 'successful'?
- What worked in addressing the issue of climate change OR What were some successes?]]> 2022-04-20 00:52:01 UTC https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4/wish/2149491792 National Response qssteacher https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4/wish/2149493263 Provide details on...
- What were some limitations of this response?
- Could this response have been more effective? (e.g. in terms of scale of impact)]]> 2022-04-20 00:53:14 UTC https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4/wish/2149493263 How far do you agree that the most successful response to climate change is the international response? qssteacher https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4/wish/2149496514 Your own personal take!]]> 2022-04-20 00:55:58 UTC https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4/wish/2149496514 qssteacher https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4/wish/2149501909 In groups of 4, you will be assigned:
1. Proposition (agree to the statement)
2. Opposition (disagree to the statement)

Part 1
Before you start the debate, you will need to conduct a research to gather information:
Proposition team: complete Q1a
Opposition team: complete Q2a

Part 2
Proposition team:
complete Q1b & 1c
Opposition team:
complete Q2b & 2c

ALL titles of post should include the names of ALL group members. ]]> 2022-04-20 01:00:32 UTC https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4/wish/2149501909 Team qssteacher https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4/wish/2152840820 2022-04-22 00:36:15 UTC https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4/wish/2152840820 Raakin, Xavier, Keng Woon, Emily https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4/wish/2153495863 The Kyoto is an agreement related to the United Nations Framework Convection on Climate change, which is a international convection set up to reduce the levels of greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere, many countries including Canada, the United states of America and Japan have come together to sign the Kyoto Protocol to deduce measures to address climate change and put them into practice. The Kyoto protocol was first drawn up in Kyoto, Japan, on 11 December 1997, and came into force on 16 February 2005. Under the protocol, various targets to reduce green house gas emissions were set to participating countries. However, greater responsibility to reduce greenhouse gas emissions was placed on 37 developed countries and European countries. Depending on the ability of each developed country, these countries had additional responsibilities such as helping less developed countries reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by providing them with funds.
In summary the Kyoto Protocol in an agreement that in signed by a great diversity of countries from first world to third countries providing the support and funds to work together towards the single goal of reducing global greenhouse gas emissions.
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The large majority of countries have not only met but also exceeded the targets set by the Kyoto Protocol. This included countries such as Finland, Greece and Ireland. Countries were able to monitor and report their greenhouse gas emissions, helping to ensure that they were on track in keeping to their emission targets. IN addition the Kyoto Protocol was also successful in encouraging sustainable development. The Clean Development Mechanism gave Certified Emission reduction credits to countries which carried out emission reduction projects in less developed countries. Each credit is equivalent to one tonne of carbon dioxide. CDM not only encouraged sustainable development, but also helped developed countries reduce their greenhouse gas emissions when they take on emission-reduction projects in less developed countries .
our personal research/thoughts:
- can be seen as successful as the majority on the countries have reduced their carbon emissions
- by encouraging the reduction of carbon emissions through providing resources and aid to the respective countries they are able to support these projects reduce carbon emissions
- the movement helps to make up for aspects that countries need help to reduce carbon emissions are lacking 
- Germanys plan to reduce carbon emissions through the Kyoto focus on the following areas
  • Electricity production and consumption
  • Heating
  • Transportation
  • Other gases
https://climatechangeconnection.org/solutions/international-solutions/country-successes/germany/
]]> 2022-04-23 13:00:59 UTC https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4/wish/2154548264 Edric, Ye heng, Ivan, Ayana https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4/wish/2160376663 On 18 February 2022, Singapore announced that it will raise its ambition to achieve net zero emissions by or around mid-century. The government will consult closely with industry and citizen stakeholder groups to firm up and finalise Singapore’s plans before making a formal revision of the LEDS later in 2022.

As Singapore contributes to 0.11 percent of all global emissions despite being a small country, mitigating as much greenhouse gas emissions as possible is crucial for reducing the effect of climate change. Accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere – from the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation – lead to a heating of the earth’s surface.  This in turn leads to impacts such as shifting seasons, rising sea-levels, disappearing Arctic sea-ice and more intense heat waves.  By rapidly cutting emissions of greenhouse gases, the effects of climate change would be lessened and prevents global temperature rise well below 2 degrees Celsius. 
]]> 2022-04-27 13:32:08 UTC https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4/wish/2160376663 Kaviya, Yi Yang, Swornim, Pei Ern, Ethan https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4/wish/2160468706 An international response such as the Kyoto Protocol is the United Nations (UN) , which at present contains 193 member countries,  to discuss, express views and make agreements, having a international agreement signed by two or more sovereign nations. One of those is the Kyoto Protocol. The Kyoto Protocol is an agreement to combat climate change, knowing that much of global warming is 'human-induced' and is the collective responsibility of the nations to mitigate its impact. Thus being established, under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change(UNFCCC), which is an international convention set up the goal of reducing the levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. It was first adopted in Kyoto, Japan, on December 11, 1997, and came into force on 16 February 2005. Presently, there are 192 parties to the Kyoto Protocol to the UNFCCC. From 2008 to 2012, these countries were obligated to reduce their combined greenhouse gas emissions by at least 5% below their 1990 levels. The protocol established emission reduction commitment periods with the first commitment period(2008-2012) coming to an end on 31 December 2012.]]> 2022-04-27 14:20:00 UTC https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4/wish/2160468706 Xin hui,shannon, yang kiat,jayden,hong han https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4/wish/2161501450 Singapore Green Plan 2012: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by using natural gas as an energy source.

SGP was launched by the Ministry of the environment in 2002 which was aimed to generate 60% of Singapore's energy needs by using natural gas by 2012. Natural gas is used as it is a cleaner form of energy in comparison to cold since it does not produce smoke.]]> 2022-04-28 03:52:10 UTC https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4/wish/2161501450 Kaviya, Yi Yang, Swornim, Pei Ern, Ethan https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4/wish/2161503352 The Kyoto Protocol was successful in encouraging sustainable development with many countries, it is able to meet or exceed the targets set by the Kyoto Protocol. While helping developed countries to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions when they take on emission-reduction projects in less developed countries,reducing the emissions of the ratifying countries approximately by 7% below the emissions expected under a “No-Kyoto” scenario, confirming the importance of accounting for the collective nature of the agreement, according to https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0095069618300391#:~:text=Results%20show%20that%20the%20protocol,collective%20nature%20of%20the%20agreement.]]> 2022-04-28 03:54:26 UTC https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4/wish/2161503352 edric, ye heng, ivan, ayana https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4/wish/2161506464
The singapore green plan 2012 instead did a much better job at reducing GHG emissions nationally.this was launched by the mistry of environment in 2002, the plan aimed to generate 60 % of singapore's energy using natural gas by 2012.natural gas is a  cleaner form of energy in comparison to coal because it does not produce smoke.
At as easrly as 2010, about 79% of singapore's electricity was being generated from natural gas which does not produce smoke and contribute the GHG emissions. this exceeded the ministry of environment's target ahead of schedule.]]> 2022-04-28 03:57:39 UTC https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4/wish/2161506464 Kaviya, Yi Yang, Swornnim, Pei Ern, Ethan https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4/wish/2161506595 Limitations:

Although most countries which signed the Kyoto protocol succeeded in meeting their emission targets, countries like Denmark, Austria and Spain did not achieve their targets. The Kyoto Protocol does not make it compulsory for countries with low GHG emissions to provide support for other countries. They do not need to to provide energy-efficient technology to to countries with high GHG emissions, Hence they may not reach their emissions targets as easily. Developing countries have insufficient amounts of money to supply energy-efficient technologies to counter global warming. Kyoto Protocol had limited impacts on global GHG emissions. This is because countries which did not sign the Protocol contribute significantly to the global emissions. For instance, China, India and the USA have increased global emissions by 35%.]]> 2022-04-28 03:57:47 UTC https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4/wish/2161506595 Xin Hui, Jayden, Shannon, Yang Kiat, Hong Han https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4/wish/2161508163 The "Singapore Green Plan 2012: Reduce greenhouse emissions by using natural gas as an energy source". Aimed to generate 60% of Singapore's energy needs using natural gas by 2012. As early as 2010, about 79% of Singapore's electricity was being generated from natural gas. This exceeded the Ministry of Environment's target ahead of schedule. The "Green Mark Scheme: Constructing 'green' buildings". Launched by the Building Construction Authority in 2005, aims to encourage more new 'green' buildings, which are more energy-efficient. An example is buildings that run partly on solar energy. Has constructed buildings such as Plaza by the Park, Standard Chartered @ Changi and the National Library Building, have reported energy savings of 15% to 35% compared to conventional buildings. This cuts down greenhouse gas emissions by reducing the use of fossil fuels to generate electricity.]]> 2022-04-28 03:59:40 UTC https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4/wish/2161508163 ivan, edric, ye heng, ayana https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4/wish/2161508229 the kyoto prtocol despite the large amount of countries that participated int he kyoto prtocol , there were still countries that did not meet the emission targets. contires such as denmark austria and spain are some that did not meet these targets. the kyoto protocol also does not make it compulsory for countries withwith low green house gas emmisiions to provide support like energy efficient technology to countires with high greenhousegas emissions. hence countires with high greenhouse gas emissions may not be able to acieve their target emissions as easily. To add fuel to the fire, countries who hadnt signed the kyoto protocol, around 80% of the world, were exempted from reducing their carbon emissions. Developing countries like China and Brazil were given a free pass also. Countries that had joined kyoto like iceland had targets that granted increases in their greenhouse gas emissions while Russia which had a target of zero, need not require to them to do anything. Others including the host country for signing kyoto, Japan, significantly missed their GHG reduction targets had increased emissions. Not to mention the largest contributor of GHG emissions, America, was not included in the protocol. and if it was not in the protocol, how would this protocol help to reduce GHG emissions. if this protocol had included the main contributers of GHG emissions, it may have been more effective ]]> 2022-04-28 03:59:45 UTC https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4/wish/2161508229 Raakin, Xavier , Keng Woon, Emily https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4/wish/2161509061 Despite the majority of countries being able to reduce the carbon output, 2 countries out of 15 were unable to reduce my carbon emission. One of the countries unable to do so was Australia. They increased their carbon output by 8%.The main causes of carbon emissions in Australia :
  • energy (burning fossil fuels to produce electricity) contributed 33.6 per cent of the total emissions
  • stationary energy (including manufacturing, mining, residential and commercial fuel use) 20.4 per cent
  • transport 17.6 per cent
  • agriculture 14.6 per cent
  • fugitive emissions 10.0 per cent
  • industrial processes 6.2 per cent
  • waste 2.7 per cent.
Due to being unable to meet the requirement, there would be a lot of political tension between the countries.
A cut of supplies from the Kyoto agreement

]]> 2022-04-28 04:00:40 UTC https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4/wish/2161509061 Xin hui,hong han,shannon,yang kiat,jayden https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4/wish/2161511711 Singapore green plan:reduce greenhouse gas emissions by using natural gas as an energy source.
Limitations include
-Natural gas requires complex treatment plants to process and pipelines to support.These pipelines have high maintenance costs because they need to be laid underground and have to be checked regularly for leakage.
Green mark Scheme:Constructing'green buildings'.
Limitations include
-Construction companies and developers in Singapore tend to be conservative about adopting new ideas and materials to build 'green'buildings.'Green'buildings are buillt using processes that are environmentally friendly and resource-efficient.
'Green'buildings may cost more to build because'green'materials may be expensive.'Green materials' are products such as bamboo or recycled metal that are non-toxic,reusable,renewable,or recyclable.]]> 2022-04-28 04:03:57 UTC https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4/wish/2161511711 Emily https://padlet.com/qssteacher/sr1vkjm0e9vfg6w4/wish/2174214210 I agree to a small extent that the international response is the most successful response to climate change.

The international response is successful in terms of allowing a small number of countries to reduce their carbon emissions. One such example is Finland, Finland was able to exceed their target to reduce greenhouse gasses. Finland managed to exceed the target by nearly 10%. Due to the consumption of fossil fuels in power and heat production decreasing by approximately 10 per cent. Through this example i can see that the Kyoto protocol is successful in terms of reducing the greenhouse gas emissions of certain countries.

The international response is not successful in terms of the global greenhouse gas emissions still increasing. (did not have a significant impact) Developing countries such as China did not have a target set by the Kyoto protocol. The "targets" were not by contract thus they has no contractual obligation to reduce their greenhouse gas emission to the recommended target. Developing countries are a large contributor to the emission of global greenhouse gas emissions due to the large number of factories etc. , thus by not having a contractual obligation, developing countries will not have the pressure to decrease their greenhouse gas emissions. Which can be seen from China, China is a developing country which have no commitment in the Kyoto protocol. China has increased its greenhouse gas emissions from 5 metric tons to 7 metric tons from 2005-2007. This shows that the Kyoto protocol was unsuccessful in making a significant impacts to the overall greenhouse gas emissions.

In conclusion, i agree to a small extent that the international response is the most successful response to climate change. As the large majority of countries not were not able to decrease their carbon emissions in fact they even increased their carbon emissions. In addition after the Kyoto protocol was implemented the global carbon emissions still increased.
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