The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement established in 1997 aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It was created under the framework of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and came into force in 2005. The protocol sets binding targets for developed countries to lower their emissions, recognizing that they are historically responsible for the majority of global pollution. Countries participating in the Kyoto Protocol can use various mechanisms, such as carbon trading, to meet their targets. The agreement emphasizes the importance of cooperation among nations to combat climate change and encourages the development of sustainable practices to protect the environment for future generations.