Communication The evolution of the “carbonization index” in developing countries

The “carbonization index” (carbon/energy) is a useful indicator to assess the evolution patterns of industrialized and developing countries regarding climate change. While Annex I countries (industrialized) are “decarbonizing”, data indicates that Non-Annex I countries (developing) are in fact “carbonizing”. The indicator can be used to establish baselines for the emission of certified emission credits to benefit from Joint Implementation projects or the Clean Development Mechanism of the Kyoto Protocol.