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Marrakesh Accords

Definition

Agreements reached at COP-7 in 2001 that set rules for implementing the more detailed provisions of the Kyoto Protocol. Among other things, the accords include rules for establishing a greenhouse gas emissions trading system; implementing and monitoring the CDM; and setting up and operating three funds to support efforts to adapt to climate change.

Source

Glossary and Abbreviations. "Post-Kyoto-International-Climate Policy". 2009 http://belfercenter.hks.harvard.edu/publication/19017/postkyoto_interna…

Alternative definition

Agreements reached at COP-7 which set various rules for "operating" the more complex provisions of the Kyoto Protocol. Among other things, the accords include details for establishing a greenhouse-gas emissions trading system; implementing and monitoring the Protocol's Clean Development Mechanism; and setting up and operating three funds to support efforts to adapt to climate change.