Paris Agreement

Definition

The Paris Agreement is an international treaty signed by nearly all countries with the goal of limiting global warming well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. It aims to enhance countries' efforts to combat climate change, adapt to its impacts, and provide financial support for developing nations.

Related terms

Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs): Each country's specific goals and targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions under the Paris Agreement.

Adaptation: Actions taken to adjust or prepare for the impacts of climate change.

Green Climate Fund (GCF): A financial mechanism established under the Paris Agreement to support developing countries in their efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change.