Energy and the environment
CO2-Emissions
Romania has signed (1999) and ratified (2001) the Kyoto Protocol on Climate Change, and has undertaken to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 8% relative to 1989 levels by 2008-2012 (Law No 3/2001).
EU Commisson (NAP)
CO2-Emissions per Capita of Romania, as compared to other countries of Central and Eastern Europe, Austria and the European Union 15, 2007
Air pollution
Toxic air emissions produce the greatest threats to Romania's environment. A Government Order on volatile organic compounds from storage and distribution of petrol was adopted, as was a governmental decision on the emission of gaseous and particulate pollutants from internal combustion engines.
