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## Nachricht vom 11.11.98, erstellt von greenbas@gb.greenpeace.org
## weitergeleitet durch Klaus Merkle
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WWF AND GREENPEACE WELCOME THE INITIATIVE OF ARGENTINA, LOOKING
INTO DETAILS

BUENOS AIRES, November 11, 1998 - Today in Buenos Aires
President Menem stated the intention of Argentina to take on a
commitment under the Kyoto Protocol in the same time period as
industrialized countries.   The President set forth a one year
process to develop a national target.  He did not provide any
details on what type of target is being considered, but stated
his intention to introduce the specific commitment at the Fifth
Conference of the Parties next year.  

"WWF and Greenpeace together  welcome the initiative of
Argentina.  This provides an important signal that there is real
political momentum to implement the Kyoto Protocol", said  Lars
Georg Jensen of WWF International.

"Whilst welcoming the initiative we will however be watching to
ensure that Argentina brings forward an environmentally-friendly
target," stated Bill Hare, delegation leader of Greenpeace
International.  "This target should exclude hot air and be
developed with all constituencies in Argentina."

"The Argentine initiative will help this Conference by raising
the pressure to agree on the crucial decisions required to
implement the Kyoto Protocol.  It directly rebuts the blocking
and delaying tactics of the OPEC countries. Finally, it sends a
signal to industry around the world that this Protocol is going
to work and will be implemented" said Jensen and Hare.

"The movement by Argentina to take on commitments should be
backed by concrete action at home to remove blockages to
renewable energy, such as wind power.  President Menem2 could,
for example, move immediately, for to lift his recent veto of a
wind power law for Argentina.", said Bill Hare.

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