CIAO DATE: 01/2010
September 2009
Finnish Institute for International Affairs
Russia is the world's third largest emitter of greenhouse gases, and an important exporter of fossil fuels. However, in the international climate negotiations, the dialogue of the US with both China and India is seen as the key to success. Even though this has sidelined Russia in comparison to its decisive position in bringing the Kyoto Protocol into force, it will be difficult to come to an agreement in the Copenhagen climate talks without Russia.
Resource link: The Dead Souls: How to deal with the Russian surplus? [PDF] - 899K