What major international agreement aimed to address climate change was adopted in 2015? 🔊
The major international agreement aimed at addressing climate change adopted in 2015 is the Paris Agreement. Established under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), this accord seeks to unite countries in the effort to limit global temperature rise to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, with an aim to limit the increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Countries committed to setting nationally determined contributions (NDCs) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance climate resilience. The agreement represents a global consensus on collaborative efforts to combat climate change and promote sustainable development.
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