International Climate Change Cooperation and Agreements

The Paris Agreement is a legally binding international treaty on climate change. The goal of the agreement is to limit global warming to well below 2, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels.

India's INDC includes a target to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33-35% by 2030, increase the share of non-fossil fuel-based electricity to 40% by 2030, and create an additional carbon sink of 2.5-3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent through afforestation and reforestation.

Mission Innovation is a global initiative of 24 countries and the European Union that aims to accelerate the development and deployment of clean energy technologies, such as solar, wind, and hydrogen.

The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is a joint initiative between India and France to promote solar energy and sustainable development. The ISA aims to mobilize $1 trillion in investments in solar energy by 2030.

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is a global partnership that aims to support developing countries in implementing their climate change commitments. The GCF provides financial assistance for projects related to climate change mitigation, adaptation, and capacity building.

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the international organization that coordinates global efforts to address climate change. The UNFCCC sets the overall framework for international cooperation on climate change.

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 global goals adopted by all United Nations member states in 2015. The SDGs aim to promote sustainable development and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) is a global initiative that aims to reduce short-lived climate pollutants, such as black carbon and methane. The CCAC brings together governments, businesses, and civil society organizations to work towards reducing these pollutants.

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) is an international organization that provides financial assistance to developing countries for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. The GEF also supports projects related to biodiversity conservation, climate change adaptation, and land degradation.

The Partnership on Sustainable, Low Carbon Transport (SLoCaT) is a global initiative that aims to promote sustainable transportation and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector. SLoCaT brings together governments, businesses, and civil society organizations to work towards sustainable transportation.

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) is an international organization that provides financial assistance to developing countries for forest conservation and sustainable forest management. The GEF also supports projects related to biodiversity conservation, climate change adaptation, and land degradation.

The Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture (GACSA) is a global initiative that aims to promote sustainable agriculture and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the agricultural sector. GACSA brings together governments, businesses, and civil society organizations to work towards sustainable agriculture.