Nearly 200 countries reached an unprecedented agreement on a common international package to combat climate change. This historic agreement was achieved on Saturday, December 21, after about two weeks of intense negotiations in Paris, the capital of France. According to this agreement, all countries are obligated to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the use of fossil fuels. Additionally, the increase in global temperatures must remain below two degrees Celsius by the year 2100. After Laurent Fabius, the French Foreign Minister and President of the conference, announced the agreement, the attending delegations and world leaders embraced each other and shouted with joy. Reuters reported that Mr. Fabius said after the announcement, 'You can achieve great things with a small hammer.' According to the Associated Press, John Kerry, the U.S. Secretary of State, stated that 'this is a victory for the entire planet and future generations.' Barack Obama, the President of the United States, also referred to the Paris Agreement as a significant event on Twitter and is expected to give a separate speech about it. David Cameron, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, said that the Paris Agreement is 'a significant step for the future of the Earth.' Preventing the increase in global temperatures was one of the fundamental demands of countries facing the threat of rising sea levels. The countries also committed to keeping human-caused greenhouse gas emissions between 2050 and 2100 at levels that the soil, trees, and oceans can naturally absorb. Practically, achieving this goal means that different countries must stop the emission of greenhouse gases, primarily caused by burning oil, gas, and coal, in the second half of the 21st century. Achieving such a reduction requires a change in energy consumption patterns worldwide. Ban Ki-moon, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, who was present at the Paris meeting, stated that 'history will remember this day.' In this context, France presented the final draft of the global climate change agreement and expressed hope for reaching a climate agreement on Saturday.
Historic Agreement of World Countries in Paris to Combat Climate Change
Nearly 200 countries reached a historic agreement in Paris to combat climate change, committing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit global temperature rise to below two degrees Celsius by 2100. This agreement is seen as a significant victory for global environmental efforts and future generations. The implications of this agreement are crucial for nations facing climate-related challenges, including Iran.
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📰 What Happened
Nearly 200 countries reached a historic agreement in Paris to combat climate change, committing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit global temperature rise to below two degrees Celsius by 2100. This agreement is viewed as a significant victory for global environmental efforts.
- The agreement mandates all countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Global temperatures must remain below two degrees Celsius by 2100.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Climate change poses a significant threat to global stability, affecting weather patterns, sea levels, and natural resources. The Paris Agreement aims to unify countries in addressing these challenges.
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