The measure is also a way to help developing countries achieve sustainable growth. Rules for the Joint Implementation and emissions trading systems. These mechanisms would allow countries to receive credit for emissions reductions if they provide funding or investments in other countries that bring about reductions in those other countries or locations where they may be cheaper to attain. A major development of this mechanism is the CDM, through which joint implementation between developed and developing countries would occur. Rules for obtaining credit for improving carbon sinks.
Carbon sinks are natural areas, such as forests, that absorb carbon from the atmosphere.
A system for monitoring compliance with emission reduction commitments. Accounting methods for national emissions and emissions reductions. Another issue of major concern, especially to the United States, is that some developed countries are waiting to ratify the protocol until developing countries are subject to binding emissions targets. The U.S. government has argued that success in dealing with the issue of climate change and global warming requires such participation. Future of the Kyoto Protocol Claussen believes that many issues won't get resolved in The Hague, but that a process for resolution will be decided or a governing board will be appointed to make decisions.