Nearly 200 countries have signed an agreement to help combat global warming. In December, nations from around the world constructed the UN’s COP21 climate agreement in Paris, France. It has now been signed.
The Royal Society of Chemistry summarized the agreement, “The agreement includes a target to limit global temperature rise to ‘well below’ 2°C above pre-industrial levels, and says countries will ‘endeavour to limit’ the temperature rise still further to 1.5°C, to protect the most vulnerable low-lying and small island nations. It acknowledges, however, that these targets are ambitious and will require most countries to develop better climate change mitigation strategies. However, even including the most recent emissions reduction pledges temperatures are predicted to rise beyond the 2°C threshold.”
The U.N. project stated:
The Sustainable Innovation Forum (SIF15) was the largest business focused event held during the annual Conference of Parties (COP) last year on 7- 8 December at COP21 at Stade de France (Gate E) in Paris.
Building on year-round work from Climate Action and the UN Environment Programme, the 2 day Forum will convened cross-sector participants from business, Government, finance, UN, NGO and civil society to create an unparalleled opportunity to bolster business innovation and bring scale to the emerging green economy.
SIF15 Highlights:
* 750+ attendees – the largest number of global stakeholders at any commercially-inclusive side event at COP21
* International attendance – decision makers from across the globe represented 43 countries
* Over 80 world class speakers included country Ministers, industry CEOs and international thought-leaders
* Interactive discussion panels were held throughout the event, allowing for in-depth debate via audience Q&A and polls
* Workshops and co-located events took place to maximise content and networking opportunities throughout the two days