First Anniversary of Paris Agreement Adoption

The World Resources Institute highlights the Paris Agreement as a critical turning point in global climate action, noting increased support from cities, companies, and investors. The statement emphasizes that nearly 50 countries have committed to a 100% renewable energy future and urges the United States to remain in the agreement, citing strong domestic public support and the alignment of its international allies.

• The Paris Agreement created a global framework for all participating nations to lower greenhouse gas emissions and improve resilience against climate-related impacts.
• Since the adoption of the agreement, there has been a surge in climate action from non-state actors and national governments, including nearly 50 countries pledging a transition to 100% renewable energy for economic reasons.
• There is significant domestic and international pressure for the United States to maintain its participation in the Paris Agreement, with 70% of Americans supporting its involvement across political affiliations.

APA

Caballero, P. (2016). First Anniversary of Paris Agreement Adoption. World Resources Institute. https://www.wri.org/news/statement-first-anniversary-paris-agreement-adoption

Chicago

Caballero, Paula. First Anniversary of Paris Agreement Adoption. World Resources Institute, 2016. https://www.wri.org/news/statement-first-anniversary-paris-agreement-adoption.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{caballero2016first, author = {Caballero, Paula}, title = {{First Anniversary of Paris Agreement Adoption}}, publisher = {World Resources Institute}, year = {2016}, month = dec, url = {https://www.wri.org/news/statement-first-anniversary-paris-agreement-adoption}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }