Paris Agreement
/ˈpærɪs əˈɡriːmənt/
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- (n.) An international treaty adopted in 2015 to combat climate change by limiting global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
The Paris Agreement marked a significant global commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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The Paris Agreement is a landmark legally binding instrument in international environmental law, emphasizing nationally determined contributions over rigid emission targets.
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