The Paris Agreement, which was signed in 2015, is a landmark global agreement to limit the rise of the Earth`s temperature to well below 2 degrees Celsius, and ideally below 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. The outcome of the Paris Agreement was the culmination of years of hard work by negotiators from around the world and has been hailed as a significant milestone in the global fight against climate change.

One of the key outcomes of the Paris Agreement was that countries pledged to submit their own “nationally determined contributions” (NDCs) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). These contributions outlined the measures that each country would take to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change. The NDCs were to be submitted every five years, with the aim of increasing ambition over time.

Another significant outcome of the Paris Agreement was the establishment of a goal to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius. This was a significant step forward from previous agreements, which had only set a target of limiting warming to 2 degrees Celsius.

The Paris Agreement also established a framework for monitoring and reporting progress towards meeting its goals. Developed countries committed to providing financial and technical support to developing countries to assist them in meeting their climate goals.

Finally, the Paris Agreement established the principle of “common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities,” which recognizes that developed countries have historically contributed the most to climate change and have a greater responsibility to take action, while developing countries may require financial and technical assistance to address the impacts of climate change.

In conclusion, the key outcomes of the Paris Agreement were the establishment of nationally determined contributions, a more ambitious goal to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, a monitoring and reporting framework, financial and technical support for developing countries, and the recognition of common but differentiated responsibilities. These outcomes represent a significant step forward in the global fight against climate change and provide a roadmap for future action.