Paris Agreement
The Paris Agreement is an international treaty aimed at addressing climate change. Adopted in 2015, it sets a goal to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, with efforts to limit it to 1.5 degrees. Countries commit to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reporting their progress. The agreement emphasizes cooperation, with wealthier nations providing financial support to developing countries for climate adaptation and mitigation. It highlights the importance of sustainable development and aims to enhance resilience to climate impacts while ensuring a transition to a low-carbon economy.
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The Paris Agreement is a global pact established in 2015 to combat climate change. Nearly every country in the world committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and limiting global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, aiming for 1.5 degrees if possible. Each nation sets its own climate goals, known as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), which they must regularly update to be more ambitious. The agreement emphasizes international cooperation, financial support for developing countries, and efforts to build resilience against climate impacts, with the ultimate goal of creating a sustainable and livable planet for future generations.