Paris Agreement and UN Climate Efforts: Countries Commit to Limit Warming and Address Loss and Damage, But Challenges Remain
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COP refers to the annual UN climate change conference where countries negotiate collective action.
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The Paris Agreement legally binds nations to combat climate change and limit global warming to 1.5°C.
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Net zero means a country's emissions are equal to greenhouse gases removed from the atmosphere.
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NDCs are national plans submitted by countries outlining efforts to reduce emissions.
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Loss and damage refers to unavoidable impacts from extreme weather events that developing countries sought financial assistance for.