12 Questions
What emission reduction target does the UK have for 2030 compared to 1990 levels?
68%
What did the UK government's independent climate advisers warn about the delays announced by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak?
They are likely to take the UK further away from meeting its legal commitments.
At COP28, what did countries agree to 'contribute' to regarding transitioning away from fossil fuels?
Transitioning away from fossil fuels
What was the purpose of the $100bn annually commitment by richer countries under the Paris agreement?
To help developing nations deal with climate change effects and build greener economies
What are developing countries demanding payments for in terms of climate change impacts?
Loss and damage compensation
What amount did the EU, UK, US, and others contribute towards launching a fund at COP28?
$700m (£556m)
What is the significance of keeping long-term temperature increases below 1.5C?
Avoiding the most damaging impacts of climate change
When did the Paris Agreement come into force?
4 November 2016
What target did world leaders pledge to prevent global temperatures from rising by in the Paris Agreement?
1.5C
Why was the 1.5C target agreed upon in the Paris Agreement?
Strong evidence that impacts would become much more extreme near 2C
What do world leaders discuss annually at COPs?
Climate commitments
Why did governments admit that the Paris targets would not limit global warming to 1.5C?
Uncertainty in the science behind reaching the 1.5C goal
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