In this episode of The Climate Conscious Podcast, host Derval Barzey continues our mission to break down complex climate jargon into understandable terms. This episode covers the letters K through N.K is for Kyoto Protocol:We explore the Kyoto Protocol, an international treaty established in 1997 aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions globally. Keeling Curve: a  scientific graph that tracks the concentration of carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere and a fundamental indicator of climate change L is for Loss and Damage:Revisit our previous episode with Christianne Zakour examining Loss and Damage.Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/971353/15035287M is for Mitigation:Climate Mitigation involves actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions including transitioning to cleaner energy systems and implementing carbon capture technologies to limit global temperature rise.N is for Net Zero:Net Zero is achieved when greenhouse gas emissions are balanced by removals. Achieving net zero by 2050 is crucial to meeting the Paris Agreement targets. Nature-Based Solutions:The episode briefly revisits nature-based solutions discussed in episode 70 with Dr. Deborah Villaroel Lamb. Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/971353/14985383Nationally Determined Commitments (NDCs):Finally, we discuss NDCs, which are national plans outlining each country’s commitment to emissions reductions under the Paris Agreement.To learn about their country's NDCs visit the UNFCCC's NDC registry.Special Announcement:We also announce an upcoming collaboration with Black Earth Podcast for a World Environment Day celebration on June 5. Stay tuned to our social media profiles for more details.Follow Derval on LinkedInConnect with The Climate Conscious Podcast: Email [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theclimateconscious/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-climate-conscious/Website: https://theclimateconscious.comSupport the show

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