CLIMATE

CHANGE Paris Agreement:

The urgent call
to action

Yukti Bansal
01 - WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
02 - HOW IT OCCURED?
03 - ECONOMICAL IMPACT
04 - POLITICAL IMPACT
05 - THE SIGNIFICANCE OF
MOVEMENT
Unpacking the impacts of
climate change
01 - WHAT IS IT? The Paris Agreement’s central aim is to
strengthen the global response to the
threat of climate change by keeping a
global temperature rise this century well
below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-
industrial levels and to pursue efforts to
limit the temperature increase even further
to 1.5 degrees Celsius

A global crisis requiring

immediate attention
01 - WHAT IS IT?

Tackling climate
change together

5 Key Points in Paris Agreement:

Limit temperature rise 'well below' 2 C. ...
First universal climate agreement. ...
Helping poorer nations. ...
Publishing greenhouse gas reduction targets. ...
Carbon neutral by 2050?
02 - HOW IT OCCURED?
Renewable energy
The Paris Agreement is a legally
binding international treaty on
climate change. It was adopted by
196 Parties at the UN Climate
Change Conference (COP21) in
Paris, France, on 12 December
2015. It entered into force on 4
November 2016.
03 - POLITICAL IMPACT
It helped Countries develop and improve
the political relations between themselves.
As there were a total of 196 countries who
signed this agreement.
This agreement helped many other
countries to improve their economical,
political and social status.
Has a significant influence on Global
politics.

The role of communities in

addressing climate change
04 - ECONOMICAL IMPACT
low-carbon economy
investment opportunities in clean technologies
the implementation of carbon pricing mechanisms Addressing the climate
the potential disruption of fossil fuel industries change challenge
economic resilience through adaption measures
the promotion of a just transition to address
economic inequality,
EXAMPLES
The Paris Agreement has encouraged
countries to adopt renewable energy and
sustainable practices, leading to
economic improvements in various
nations. Examples include China,
Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and Costa
Rica, which have seen economic growth,
job creation, and technological
advancements through their focus on
clean energy and climate actions.
However, the specific economic benefits
depend on each country's circumstances
and policies.

Costs and benefits of

mitigation and adaptation
04 - SIGNIFICANCE OF THE MOVEMENT

Tackling climate change Other energy

together industry 10%
21%

The Paris Agreement is significant because it represents

Electricity and heat production
a global consensus and commitment to address climate 25%
change. It establishes a framework for countries to work
transportation
together in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and 14%
limiting global warming. The agreement promotes
transparency, accountability, and regular reporting on
buildings
emissions targets. It also encourages financial support
6%
for developing nations and emphasizes the importance of Agriculture forestry and other land use
adaptation and resilience. The Paris Agreement has 24%
influenced global politics by creating a shared
commitment and framework for combating climate
change.
THANKS
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