Ghana's Climate Minister has informed Parliament that climate resilience must be a mandatory component of all public projects. The nation remains committed to the 1.5°C global warming target set by the Paris Agreement.
The hosts of COP31 have established a "35x35" global electrification target, supported by analysis from the IEA and IRENA, aimed at advancing the Paris Agreement and limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
The article explains the National Determined Contributions (NDCs) and National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) under the Paris Agreement, detailing their implications for the private sector in balancing economic growth with responsible environmental action.
Despite advancements in renewable energy since the 2015 Paris Agreement, global emissions continue to rise, indicating that the world is not on track to limit warming to 1.5°C and faces critical climate tipping points.
Data indicates that the Paris Agreement is working, with the world achieving unprecedented levels of emission reductions since the agreement was signed. This suggests a positive impact on global clima
India's Union cabinet has approved revised nationally determined contributions (NDC) as part of its updated Paris Agreement pledge, setting more ambitious climate targets for emissions and clean energy by 2035, including a 47% emissions cut and 60% clean energy by 2035.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s climate action plan submitted to the United Nations before COP30 in Brazil lists controversial ‘Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage’ (CCUS) technology as one of the approaches to address climate change and decarbonise in line with the 2015 Paris Agreement.
The climate goals, or the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), are submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change by all countries, outlining their ambition to decarbonise economies an...
South Korea and Peru convened their inaugural joint committee on climate change cooperation, focusing on strengthening collaboration for international greenhouse gas reduction projects and Paris Agreement implementation.
A new study confirms that the 1.5°C threshold of the Paris Agreement on climate change is likely to be exceeded within the next four years, around 2030, due to human-caused climate change.
Mika Anttonen of ST1 stated that the Paris Climate Agreement has led to an 'ideological deadlock,' while also announcing a 9 million euro donation from ST1, ABB, Fortum, and Walter Ahlström Foundation to Aalto University for four new professorships.
India has raised concerns about the mitigation gap by wealthy nations in its enhanced climate targets for the 2031-2035 period under the Paris Agreement, which include increased commitments on emissions, clean energy, and forests.
An article argues that Norwegian climate policy should reflect the "uncomfortable truth" that the Paris Agreement is not functioning effectively. It suggests that small countries must largely accept the global situation as given.
The management board of Bank Pekao SA has approved a Decarbonization Plan for its Capital Group, aiming to support the long-term goals of the Paris Agreement and enhance climate risk management.
A new study by the Potsdam Institute has detected a statistically significant acceleration in global warming since 2015, with a rate of 0.35°C per decade, compared to less than 0.2°C between 1970 and 2015, putting the Paris Agreement limit at risk before 2030.
Advisory board member says Europe already paying price for lack of preparation but adapting is ‘not rocket science’
Keeping Europe safe from extreme weather “is not rocket science”, a top researcher has said, as the EU’s climate advisory board urges countries to prepare for a catastrophic 3C of global heating.
Maarten van Aalst, a member of the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change (ESABCC), said the continent was already “paying a price” for its lack of preparation but that adapting to a hotter future was in part “common sense and low-hanging fruit”.
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Global warming reached 1.37°C in 2025, indicating that the 1.5°C limit set by the Paris Agreement relative to pre-industrial levels will be surpassed within the next four years, with 2025 being the third warmest year on record.
The European Union is tackling various issues, including a significant housing deficit across member states and streamlining defense procurement processes. Additionally, the EU is enforcing digital market regulations, such as ordering Meta to open WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots.
A critical mass of the global economy is now collaborating to phase out fossil fuels, marking the most significant sign of progress since the Paris Agreement.
India has submitted its revised Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement, outlining its climate action plans while also flagging inadequate means of implementation.
This article commemorates April 22nd, noting that on this day in 2016, the Paris Agreement on climate change was ratified in New York, alongside other historical events.
UN climate chief Simon Stiell has commended India's recently announced climate plan under the Paris Agreement, highlighting its potential to drive investment in energy, electric mobility, and domestic manufacturing.
France is threatening to block 500 million euros in European funds intended for India's decarbonization efforts, accusing the country of failing to meet its commitments under the Paris Agreement.
The United Nations has approved the first carbon credits under a new global market mechanism aimed at reducing emissions, a system that has drawn scrutiny over potential greenwashing concerns.
Ten years after its inception, the Paris Agreement faces challenges with major emitters like the US having left and global emissions still rising. However, significant growth in renewables offers a glimmer of hope.