What was the outcome of the 2015 climate change Conference?

Outcome. On 12 December 2015, the participating 196 countries agreed, by consensus, to the final global pact, the Paris Agreement, to reduce emissions as part of the method for reducing greenhouse gas.

What was the goal of COP21?

The COP 21 or the Paris Climate Conference led to a new international climate agreement, applicable to all countries, aiming to keep global warming at 1.5°C – 2°C, in accordance with the recommendations of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

What is COP21 and what is it for?

As host and chair of the COP21, France committed to supporting a multilateral negotiations process and listening to all stakeholders to reach an agreement that is: sustainable and dynamic. The 197 “Negotiating Parties” committed to drawing up long-term low greenhouse gas emission development strategies.

Who is the president of COP 21?

Our responsibility to history is immense” said Laurent Fabius, President of the COP 21 UN Climate change conference and French Foreign Minister. The minister, his emotion showing as delegates started to rise to their feet, brought the final gavel down on the agreement to open and sustained acclamation across the plenary hall.

How many companies are involved in COP 21?

Over 5,000 companies from more than 90 countries that together represent the majority of global market capitalisation and over $38 trillion in revenue. Christiana Figueres said: “The recognition of actions by businesses, investors, cities and regions is one of the key outcomes of COP 21.

What will mark the 12 December 2015 as a turning point?

“Successive generations will, I am sure, mark the 12 December 2015 as a date when cooperation, vision, responsibility, a shared humanity and a care for our world took centre stage,” she said.