I refer specifically to the Clean Development Mechanism, which can become operational as early as the year 2000. For these reasons, the IEA this year has convened a worldwide series of regional CDM workshops for developing countries. It is clear now that the broad framework created at Kyoto, though necessary, will not be sufficient. Terms need definition. Mechanisms need rules.
Talk needs to be replaced by action.
One year of the short decade before the Kyoto commitments become effective has already elapsed. These questions, of course, exceed the remit of a specialised energy agency. They go to the heart of the political issues before this gathering. Nevertheless, allow me to express my concern. National policies to effect the required changes in energy production and use are being put into place in the industrial countries.