US Commitment Under Paris Agreement: the NDC Explained
What is an NDC? A Nationally Determined Contribution, or NDC, is a set …
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Paris Agreement Withdrawal FAQ
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Paris Agreement: What Experts Say vs. What the White House Says
In June 2017, President Trump announced that he intended to withdraw the U.S. from …
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Factsheet: Entry Into Force Process for the Paris Agreement
The Paris Agreement was adopted by all Parties to the UNFCCC in December 2015, …
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U.S. and China Formally Join Paris Agreement
The U.S. and China Finally Join the Paris Agreement The United States and China …
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Steps for Entry into Force of the Paris Agreement
The Paris Agreement was adopted by all Parties to the UNFCCC in December 2015, but there are several formal steps to go through before the Agreement enters into force in international law.
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Leaders And Experts From Multiple Sectors Speak Up In Support of the Paris Agreement
BUSINESS / FINANCE Mindy Lubber, President, Ceres Quote: "In signing the Paris Agreement, governments sent …
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The Paris Effect: How the Paris Agreement is Driving Climate Action
Less than a year after the landmark Paris Agreement was adopted at COP21, the …
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With Europe on Board, Paris Climate Agreement Takes Effect
With the EU joining the Paris Agreement, this groundbreaking global deal has crossed both thresholds …
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Debunking Myths With Facts About COP21: The Paris Climate Agreement
Here are a number of resources that debunk common myths about the Paris climate agreement. For more like this, see Climate Nexus’ fact checking pieces on the top 10 climate science myths and myths about the Clean Power Plan.
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Experts React to Historic Paris Climate Agreement
National security leaders, faith leaders, business and economic leaders, public health and medical professionals, scientists, policy experts and local lawmakers welcomed the announcement of the Paris Agreement.
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Historic Climate Agreement Finalized in Paris
The final two-part agreement is 31 pages, down from the 86 pages agreed to …
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Myths and Facts about COP21, the Paris Climate Agreement
Here are a number of resources that debunk common myths about the Paris climate agreement
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Financial Markets Poised for Post-Paris Shift
Following the adoption of the Paris Agreement, financial analysts advised clients about the long-term signal that the agreement’s provisions sent to the markets.
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European Union Kick Starts Climate Negotiations, Publishes First Offer Ahead of Paris Talks
On Wednesday February 25, 2015, the European Commission published the Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) of the European Union, a detailed description of the effort the EU will offer to undertake in cutting greenhouse gas emissions as part of an international agreement on tackling climate change.
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Undeterred by Trump, US and Global Players Move Forward on Climate Action
Despite Trump’s rhetoric and the uncertainty over whether the US will remain part of the Paris Agreement, climate action continues at the subnational level in the US and other countries around the world.
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Statements in Support of the US INDC
Experts on climate change policy speak in support of the US contribution to the UNFCCC process and the Paris Agreement.
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COP 20 Climate Negotiations Wrap: Background and Next Steps
On Sunday, December 14, 2014, UN climate negotiations closed in Lima, Peru with negotiators agreeing to text that will form the basis for a new international agreement expected next year in Paris. The Lima decision sets the foundation for a Paris agreement that can move the world closer to a clean energy pathway that avoids catastrophic impacts of global warming.
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COP27: Issues and Expected Storylines
COP27 Context Egypt will host the 27th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties …
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Methane at COP27
Overview: Methane at COP27 Why methane? Background Methane is the second biggest cause of …