Methodological issues. Guidelines under articles 5, 7 and 8 of the Kyoto Protocol. Draft conclusions by the Chairman. Addendum. Guidelines for review under article 8 of the Kyoto Protocol. Part I: General approach to review.
The objectives for review under Article 8 of the Kyoto Protocol are:
(a) To establish a process for a thorough, objective and comprehensive technical assessment of all aspects of the implementation of the Kyoto Protocol by Annex I Parties;
(b) To promote consistency and transparency in the review of information submitted by Annex I Parties under Article 7 of the Kyoto Protocol;
(c) To assist Annex I Parties in improving their reporting of information under Article 7 and the implementation of their commitments under the Protocol;
(d) To ensure that the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (COP/MOP) and any body that may be designated by the COP/MOP for compliance purposes have the information necessary to carry out their assigned functions and to take decisions on any matter required for implementation of the Kyoto Protocol.