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Ratification of the Paris Agreement by the EU

Summary

The European Parliament gives its consent to the conclusion of the Paris Agreement on behalf of the EU. This agreement aims to combat climate change through global cooperation and binding emission reduction targets.
10 19.10.2016
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environment
european union
public administration
international relations

Key points

  • The agreement aims to limit global temperature increases to well below 2°C, pursuing a more ambitious target of 1.5°C.
  • A dynamic mechanism called a 'global stocktake' will be implemented every five years starting in 2023 to monitor progress.
  • Participating countries are legally obligated to implement domestic measures to achieve their climate targets.
  • An enhanced transparency framework requires the biennial submission of greenhouse gas inventories and technical reviews.
Documents (PDFs)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Paris Agreement adopted under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conclusion on behalf of the EU of the Paris Agreement adopted under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change ***
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