The Paris Agreement, which was signed in 2015, is an international treaty aimed at reducing global greenhouse gas emissions and preventing the effects of climate change. The primary goal of the agreement is to limit global temperature rise to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by the end of the century, with efforts being made to limit it to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
To achieve this goal, countries have set individual targets and pledged to take action to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
Let’s take a look at the goals of some of the major countries:
China – As the world`s largest emitter of greenhouse gases, China has committed to peak its emissions by 2030 and increase its share of non-fossil fuels in primary energy consumption to around 20%.
United States – The United States, which is the second-largest emitter of greenhouse gases, has set a goal to reduce its emissions by 26-28% below 2005 levels by 2025.
European Union – The European Union has set a target to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 40% below 1990 levels by 2030.
India – India, the third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases, has pledged to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33-35% below 2005 levels by 2030.
Russia – Russia has set a goal to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 25-30% below 1990 levels by 2030.
Japan – Japan has pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 26% below 2013 levels by 2030.
Canada – Canada has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 30% below 2005 levels by 2030.
Brazil – Brazil has pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 37% below 2005 levels by 2025.
Australia – Australia has set a goal to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 26-28% below 2005 levels by 2030.
South Africa – South Africa has pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 34% below business-as-usual levels by 2020 and by 42% below business-as-usual levels by 2025.
These are just a few examples of the goals set by countries under the Paris Agreement. While the goals vary, the ultimate aim is the same: to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions and prevent the effects of climate change.
It is important for countries to work together and take action to achieve these goals. If we do not act, the effects of climate change will only get worse, affecting our planet and future generations.