Climate system

The totality of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and geosphere and their interactions.

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Designated operational entity (DOE)

These are national or international entities accredited by the Executive Board – and designated by COP/MOP, which will ratify or not the Board’s accreditation to act within the cycle of CDM projects. The responsibilities of DOEs and the manner in which the...

First commitment period

Refers to the 2008-2012 period under the Kyoto Protocol.

Parties

Refer to the countries that are part of a convention. These can be individual countries or economic blocs, such as the European Union.