Paris Agreement

Summary:

The Paris Agreement, adopted within the UNFCCC in December 2015, commits participating countries to limit global temperature rise.

Description:

The Paris Agreement, adopted within the UNFCCC in December 2015, commits participating countries to limit global temperature rise to well-below 2°C above preindustrial levels and pursue efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C, adapt to changes already occurring, and regularly increase efforts over time.