Kyoto Protocol

The paper examines the historical context and implications of climate change, tracing its roots to industrialization in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It highlights the significant release of greenhouse gases and the resulting ecological imbalance, which has already led to rising temperatures and environmental changes. The Kyoto Protocol of 1997 is analyzed as a pivotal moment in global climate policy, detailing its rationale, provisions for developed and developing nations, and its effectiveness, with a specific focus on its impact on Germany.