Relevance/rationale of the indicator (resp. why the indicator was chosen to measure the target and how it is suitable for these purposes) |
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Target value of the indicator and its evaluation |
The ultimate objective of the Climate Change Convention (UNFCCC) is to achieve the stabilization of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system. |
Definition |
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Measuring unit |
Metric tons of CO₂-equivalent |
Indicator disaggregation |
By individual greenhouse gases |
Reference period (resp. the period to which the indicator relates) |
Year |
Related geographical area |
CZ (NUTS 0) |
Comment |
Total greenhouse gas emissions, without LULUCF, with indirect CO₂ emissions.
Data disaggregated by Annex I and Non-Annex I Parties are compiled by the UNFCCC.
With the selected unit Mt CO₂-eq. emissions of some greenhouse gases are very close to zero. |