How does the Kyoto protocol Clean development mechanism work?

The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement with the objective of reducing greenhouse gases that cause climate change. The Kyoto mechanisms are: * Stimulate sustainable development through technology transfer and investment

* Help countries with Kyoto commitments to meet their targets by reducing emissions or removing carbon from the atmosphere in other countries in a cost-effective way

* Encourage the private sector and developing countries to contribute to emission reduction efforts

The protocol includes having most signatory countries lower the output of six greenhouse gases namely CO2, CH4, NO2, SF6, Hydrofluorocarbons (CFCs) and perfluorocarbons.