Paris Agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

The Paris Agreement is a binding international treaty adopted at COP 21 of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2015. Its primary goal is to keep the global temperature increase well below 2°C compared to pre-industrial levels, with efforts to limit the increase to 1.5°C. To achieve this, the agreement establishes a framework for countries to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Countries commit to submitting Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) that outline their emission reduction targets. These NDCs are periodically reviewed and updated to reflect progress in emissions reduction. The agreement also addresses climate change adaptation, urging countries to take measures to reduce their vulnerability to its impacts. The Paris Agreement is a significant milestone in the global fight against climate change, providing a framework for countries to collaborate on emissions reduction and climate adaptation.