The Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015, sets out a global framework to combat climate change and limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, with a goal of striving to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius. The agreement also aims to enhance the ability of countries to adapt to the impacts of climate change and to make financial flows consistent with a pathway towards low greenhouse gas emissions and climate-resilient development.
The key goals of the Paris Agreement for 2030 include:
1. Achieving a peak in global greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible and reaching net zero emissions by mid-century. 2. Enhancing the ability of countries to adapt to the impacts of climate change and fostering climate resilience. 3. Mobilizing financial resources to support developing countries in their efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change. 4. Strengthening transparency and accountability mechanisms to ensure that countries are meeting their commitments under the agreement. 5. Promoting international cooperation and collaboration to accelerate climate action and achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement.