Review:
United Nations Framework Convention On Climate Change
overall review score: 4.5
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The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is an international environmental treaty adopted at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. It aims to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere to prevent dangerous human interference with the climate system.
Key Features
- Global treaty
- Focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions
- Commitment to sustainable development
- Established principles for action on climate change
Pros
- Provides a platform for international cooperation on climate change
- Sets binding obligations for countries to reduce emissions
- Recognizes the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities
Cons
- Limited enforcement mechanisms
- Challenges in achieving consensus among all member countries
- Criticism of slow progress and lack of ambitious targets