On September 23, 2019, Russia officially ratified the Paris Agreement, becoming one of the last major industrialized countries to do so. This move is a significant step forward in the global fight against climate change.
The Paris Agreement was adopted in 2015 by countries around the world during the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Its purpose is to limit global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, with a goal of limiting it to 1.5 degrees Celsius. The agreement also aims to strengthen countries` abilities to deal with the impacts of climate change and to mobilize financial and technological support to help countries transition to low-carbon economies.
Russia`s ratification of the Paris Agreement has been a long time coming. The country initially signed the agreement in April 2016, but the ratification process was delayed for several years due to political and economic factors. However, the country`s recent decision to ratify the agreement has been widely welcomed by the international community.
Russia is one of the world`s biggest emitters of greenhouse gases, and its ratification of the Paris Agreement is a significant development in the global effort to combat climate change. The country`s decision to ratify the agreement sends a strong signal to other major industrialized countries that have not yet ratified the agreement, such as the United States. It also sends a message to the international community that Russia is committed to taking action against climate change.
Russia`s ratification of the Paris Agreement is an important step forward in the global fight against climate change. It is a reminder that, despite political and economic challenges, the international community can come together to address one of the most pressing issues facing humanity. As more and more countries take action to combat climate change, we can hope for a more sustainable and equitable future for all.