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The Kyoto Protocol introduced several 'flexibility mechanisms' to help developed countries meet their emission reduction targets. Which mechanism allowed Annex I countries to invest in emission-reducing projects in developing (non-Annex I) countries and receive carbon credits in return?

A Emissions Trading (ET)
B Joint Implementation (JI)
C Clean Development Mechanism (CDM)
D Green Climate Fund (GCF)

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) allowed developed countries (Annex I) to implement emission-reduction projects in developing countries (non-Annex I) and earn certified emission reduction (CER) credits, which could be counted towards meeting their Kyoto targets. Joint Implementation (JI) involved projects between two Annex I countries, while Emissions Trading (ET) allowed Annex I countries to trade emission allowances.

💡 Why is C) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "The Kyoto Protocol introduced several 'flexibility mechanisms' to help developed countries meet their emission reduction targets. Which mechanism allowed Annex I countries to invest in emission-reducing projects in developing (non-Annex I) countries and receive carbon credits in return?" is Option C: Clean Development Mechanism (CDM).

The other options — A) Emissions Trading (ET), B) Joint Implementation (JI), D) Green Climate Fund (GCF) — are incorrect for this World Current Affairs question. As explained above: The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) allowed developed countries (Annex I) to implement emission-reduction projects in developing countries (non-Annex I) and earn certified emission reduction (CER) …

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