Climate Change Activism and Policy Change

Climate change activism aims to influence government policies and regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change.

The Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015, sets a global goal to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels.

Fridays for Future is a global youth-led movement that began in 2018, inspired by Greta Thunberg's school strikes for climate action.

Ireland became the first country in the world to declare a climate emergency in May 2019.

Net zero emissions refers to achieving a balance between the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere and the amount removed, resulting in no net increase.

The UNFCCC is the primary international body for negotiating climate change agreements and coordinating global efforts to address climate change.

The Fossil Fuel Divestment Movement encourages institutions and individuals to divest their investments from fossil fuel companies to reduce the financial support for fossil fuel extraction.

Saudi Arabia has the highest per capita greenhouse gas emissions in the world, primarily due to its reliance on oil and gas production.

The Global Green New Deal is a proposed international framework for transitioning to a low-carbon economy and addressing social and economic inequality.

The Montreal Protocol is an international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances.

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015 to promote sustainable development and reduce poverty.

Germany has the largest share of renewable energy in its electricity mix, with over 40% of its electricity coming from renewable sources.

The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) is a global initiative that promotes sustainable investing and encourages investors to consider environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in their investment decisions.

Brazil has the highest rate of deforestation in the world, primarily due to the expansion of agriculture and cattle ranching.

REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) is a global initiative that aims to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, and promote sustainable forest management.