[20021001]98-349_全球气候变化：关于《京都议定书》的若干法律问题.pdf

1 TIAS _ (1994).2 138 CONG. REC. 33521-27 (Oct. 7, 1992).Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code 98-349 AUpdated October 1, 2002Global Climate Change: Selected LegalQuestions About the Kyoto Protocol-name redacted-Legislative AttorneyAmerican Law DivisionSummaryOn November 12, 1998, the United States signed the Kyoto Protocol to the UnitedNations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The Protocol had been concludeda year earlier (on December 10, 1997) by delegates from 161 nations and sets bindingtargets for reduction of emissions of greenhouse gases by developed nations. It cannotbe legally binding on the U.S. until it enters into effect internationally and the Senategives its advice and consent. Nonetheless, signature of a treaty does impose anobligation under international law to refrain from actions that would undermine theProtocols object and purpose. That obligation continues to apply until such time as thesignatory ratifies the Protocol or makes clear its intent not to do so. Signature alonedoes not implement the Protocol, nor does it provide a legal basis for the provisionalimplementation of the P