In december 1997, the united nations framework convention on climate change met in kyoto, japan, and adopted the kyoto protocol. the primary goal of this agreement is to a. slow the global energy crisis by encouraging nations to find new sources of nonrenewable energy. b. provide incentives for developing nations to sell energy resources to other nations in exchange for economic aid. c. address the problem of global warming by committing participating nations to policies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. d. build international cooperation by allowing nations to share research and technology in the development of traditional energy resources.