The Paris Agreement is a landmark international treaty that aims to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, while also pursuing efforts to limit the increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius. The agreement was adopted in 2015 by the 196 parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and has been hailed as a major milestone in the fight against climate change. Here are some notable quotes from key figures involved in the Paris Agreement:
1. “This is a historic day, not just for us but for humanity. This agreement represents the best chance we have to save the one planet that we`ve got.” – Barack Obama, former President of the United States.
2. “We have entered a new era of global cooperation on one of the most complex issues facing humanity. For the first time, every country in the world has pledged to curb their emissions, strengthen resilience to climate impacts and work towards a sustainable future.” – Christiana Figueres, former Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC.
3. “The Paris Agreement is a clear signal to the markets, to investors, and to businesses: the transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy is inevitable, irreversible, and irresistible.” – Ban Ki-moon, former Secretary-General of the United Nations.
4. “The Paris Agreement is a victory for all of the planet and for future generations. It sends a clear signal that we are serious about tackling the climate crisis, and that we need to accelerate our efforts.” – Emmanuel Macron, President of France.
5. “We have to take ambitious action against climate change. Nothing less will do. We are not only responsible to ourselves, but to our children and grandchildren. We owe it to them to act.” – Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany.
The Paris Agreement has been described as a “lifeline” for the planet, and the quotes above illustrate the importance that leaders place on the agreement. The Paris Agreement provides a framework for coordinated global action to address the existential threat of climate change, and these quotes demonstrate the level of political will and determination to implement it.