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Commitment period

The time period within which the targets assigned in the Kyoto Protocol on emission limitations and reductions must be reached. The first commitment period under the Kyoto Protocol runs from 1 January 2008 to 31 December 2012.



Validity of the definition

  • 1 January 1900 - 14 October 2021

Source organisation

  • Tilastokeskus

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