Paris Climate Change Agreement 2015 Flashcards
What was the goal set by this agreement?
To keep the increase of the global temperature below a 2 degrees celsius rise.
How are they aiming to achieve this?
By reducing the level of fuel emissions.
Having richer countries help the developing countries through things such as supporting them in affording more sustainable energy sources.
How are they going to ensure that they stay on target?
They will meet every 5 years to make sure that they are sticking to their goals and to reassess their targets so that they continue to improve.
Track their progress to their long-term goal.
What did they decide as requirements for the local authorities?
Promote the measures and requirements put in place to reduce emissions.
Decrease the local vulnerability to the harmful effects of climate change.
Promote co-operation with other areas locally and internationally.
