The Paris Climate Agreement is a global climate change treaty adopted in 2015 during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP21) in Paris, France. It aims to limit global warming and reduce greenhouse gas emissions worldwide.
Key Goals of the Paris Agreement:
Limit global temperature rise – Keep global warming well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and aim for 1.5°C to avoid extreme climate effects.
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions – Countries set Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to cut carbon emissions.
Financial support for developing nations – Wealthier countries pledge $100 billion per year to help developing nations combat climate change.
Progress review every 5 years – Countries must regularly report emissions and progress.
Why It Matters:
✅ Slows climate change by reducing emissions.
✅ Encourages clean energy investment.
✅ Protects vulnerable nations from rising sea levels, extreme weather, and environmental damage.
The Philippines is a signatory to the Paris Agreement and has committed to reducing 75% of its greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 through renewable energy and sustainable policies.