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.
Imagine a group of friends planning a trip together. The Paris Agreement is like an agreement among them that sets the maximum budget they can spend on the trip and outlines how they will collectively reduce their carbon footprint during the journey.
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.
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