Climate Action Elina Bardram, DG Climate Action

Climate Action 23 years of UNFCCC negotiations Negotiations Rio 1992 Kyoto 1997 Copenhagen 2009 Durban 2011 Paris 2015

Climate Action Key issues and players Negotiations Emissions reductions Adaptation, Loss and Damage Finance, technology and capacity building Differentiation between countries Legal form and force of the Agreement Technical work under the two subsidiary bodies Transparency, accountability and dynamism EU 'Umbrella', EIG AILAC AOSIS LDCs African Group BASIC LMDC Arab Group; ALBA #High Ambition Coalition G77

Climate Action A historic Agreement A new chapter in international climate governance and action A win for multilateralism A strong signal to policy makers, investors and businesses Great example of EU unity and leadership

Climate Action The first major multilateral deal of the 21st century At the Paris climate conference (COP21) in December 2015, 196 countries adopted the first-ever universal, legally binding global climate deal. The agreement sets out a global action plan to put the world on track to avoid dangerous climate change by limiting global warming to well below 2°C. The agreement is due to enter into force in 2020.

Climate Action Successful INDC process before Paris The EU was the first major economy to submit its intended contribution to the new agreement in March It is already taking steps to implement its target to reduce emissions by at least 40% by Parties with INDCs covering periods up to 2030 invited to communicate or update by 2020, following a 2018 facilitative dialogue => INDCs from 187 Parties Ambition

Climate Action Global goals Governments agreed: a long-term goal of keeping the increase in global average temperature to well below 2°C above pre- industrial levels; to aim to limit the increase to 1.5°C, since this would significantly reduce risks and the impacts of climate change; on the need for global emissions to peak as soon as possible, recognizing that this will take longer for developing countries; to undertake rapid reductions thereafter in accordance with the best available science. Parties will also have to formulate long-term (2050) low emissions strategies by 2020 Ambition

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Emissions reductions Commitments Each Party shall prepare, communicate and maintain contributions All Parties shall pursue domestic measures to achieve reductions Developing countries encouraged to move over time to economy-wide targets LDCs and SIDS can communicate policies and measures Binding contributions 9–12 months before inscription, with clear information – building on INDC process

Climate Action Transparency and accountability Governments agreed to: come together every 5 years to set more ambitious targets as required by science; report to each other and the public on how well they are doing to implement their targets; track progress towards the long-term goal through a robust transparency and accountability system. Commitments

Climate Action Global stocktake Commitments Dialogue on emissions reductions New science on 1.5°C New or updated contributions by 2020 First global stocktake To consider progress on global goals for low-emission and climate- resilient development – and financing Stocktake every 5 years After 2030, all to communicate new emissions reductions contributions every 5 years Progression on previous efforts

Climate Action Finance The EU and other developed countries will continue to support climate action to reduce emissions and build resilience to climate change impacts in developing countries. Developed countries intend to continue their existing collective goal to mobilize USD 100 billion per year until 2025 when a new collective goal will be set. Other countries are encouraged to provide or continue providing such support voluntarily. Solidarity

Climate Action Adaptation Governments agreed to strengthen societies' ability to deal with the impacts of climate change; provide continued and enhanced international support for adaptation to developing countries. Through technology transfer and capacity building Solidarity

Climate Action Loss and damage The agreement also: recognizes the importance of averting, minimizing and addressing loss and damage associated with the adverse effects of climate change; acknowledges the need to cooperate and enhance the understanding, action and support in different areas such as early warning systems, emergency preparedness and risk insurance. Solidarity

Climate Action The EU's role The EU has been at the forefront of international efforts towards a global climate deal and has been building a broad coalition of developed and developing countries in favor of high ambition that shaped the successful outcome of the Paris conference. The EU considers the success of the Paris climate conference historic. A moment when global partners succeeded in opening a new chapter in international climate action. The ambitious outcome corresponds to the EU priorities. The agreement includes a common goal for global ambition, strong commitments to achieve it, and a comprehensive solidarity package. It will send a very strong signal to policy-makers, investors and businesses that the transition of the global economy towards a climate-neutral future has been decisively accelerated – and is irreversible.

Climate Action "Today we celebrate, tomorrow we have to act" Commissioner Cañete, 12 December 2015 Next steps: High-level signatory ceremony on 22 April in New York Crucial implementing details to be worked out in coming years The agreement will enter into force after 55 countries that account for at least 55% of global emissions will have ratified it

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