(Kyo-to-Pro-to-col) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. An international treaty that commits state parties to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, based on the premise that global warming exists and is caused by human-made CO2 emissions.

Example Sentence

The Kyoto Protocol was a significant step forward in the global effort to combat climate change.

More Example Sentences

Countries that signed the Kyoto Protocol agreed to set binding targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Synonyms

climate agreement; environmental treaty; global pact

Antonyms

environmental neglect; pollution increase; carbon emission

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