Climate Change Agreement
/ˈklaɪmət tʃeɪndʒ əˈɡriːmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A legally binding international or national agreement aimed at mitigating or adapting to climate change effects.
The Paris Agreement is a landmark climate change agreement that sets emission reduction targets for countries.
Forms
- climate change agreement
- climate change agreements
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Commentary
Typically enacted under frameworks like the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change; important to specify obligations, targets, and enforcement mechanisms in drafting.
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