UNFCCC, the Kyoto Protocol, and the Paris Agreement

Summary

This practice note explains the major international climate change treaties and agreements, which your clients need to understand as they conduct business outside of the United States. These include the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Kyoto Protocol, and the Paris Agreement. By understanding the structure of each agreement, and the requirements they impose on nations around the world, you will better be able to advise your clients on how to conduct business internationally.