The Kyoto Protocol aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions below 1990 levels by 2012, with legally binding commitments to reduce emissions. The agreement encourages green development and emissions trading. However, it has faced opposition from some nations, including the US, due to concerns over economic development and allowable emissions levels for developing nations. The Kyoto […]
The Kyoto Prize, established by Japanese businessman Kazuo Inamori, is an annual international prize awarded in three categories: Advanced Technology, Basic Science, and Arts and Philosophy. Each winner receives a diploma, a gold watch, and 50 million yen. The prize must be awarded to an individual and not a company. Past honorees include Akira Kurosawa, […]
