Article 1 of the Copenhagen Accord states that
“To achieve the ultimate objective of the Convention … on the basis of equity… we shall … enhance our long-term cooperative action …”

Article 2 of the Accord states that
“We agree that deep cuts in global emissions are required … and take action to meet this objective consistent with science and on the basis of equity”.

Most parties must increase their COP15 pledges dramatically if equity is to be reached as promised in the Accord.

The equitable 2020 pledges relative to 1990 levels are shown below.

How to deal with such huge reductions?
Via carbon trading with parties with surplus (negative reductions).

The figures below show how inadequate the Kyoto architecture is to deal with equitable emission allocation and with promoting equitable carbon trading.

Note: The above figures correspond to a global equitable emission of
4.7 tonnes CO₂/cap per year, along 2013-2020, from non-LULUCF sources only.

Data source

Mhai Selph, January 2010

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