Carbon Quote by Jennifer Morgan
“In developing countries the situation could be even worse because developing countries do not have to count their emissions under the Kyoto Protocol. Private companies from industrialized nations will seek cheap carbon credits for their country in the developing world.”
About This Quote
Source Report: Climate Policy Analysis, 2020
Developing nations may face higher emissions because they aren't required to count under Kyoto, leading firms to buy cheap credits there.
In simple terms: Developing countries could get more emissions as firms buy cheap credits.
Monitor and regulate carbon credit markets.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- international negotiations
- national policy drafting
- corporate sustainability planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can global standards ensure fair carbon accounting?
- What mechanisms can prevent exploitation of developing markets?
Regulation may be difficult to enforce across borders.