key term - Paris Agreement

Definition

The Paris Agreement is an international treaty that aims to combat climate change by limiting global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. It sets out a framework for countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provides guidelines for reporting and monitoring progress.

Related terms

Greenhouse Gas Emissions:

These are gases released into the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide and methane, that contribute to global warming.

Climate Change: Refers to long-term shifts in weather patterns and temperatures due to human activities, primarily the burning of fossil fuels.

Pre-industrial Levels: This term refers to the time period before industrialization when human activities had minimal impact on the environment.