The Paris Climate AgreementParis Climate Agreement • December 5th, 2016
Contract Type FiledDecember 5th, 2016Under the Paris Agreement, developed and developing nations alike have committed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions based on each country’s own national policies1. This is the first agreement that achieves the long-held goal of both Republicans and Democrats in Congress to ensure that all nations – including China, which is now the world’s largest emitter – are committed to meeting specific emission targets and transparently reporting progress.