Paris Agreement - The Climate Deal
The international political response to climate change began at the Rio Earth Summit in 1992, where the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change was adopted. The Rio Convention set out to limit average global temperature increases by reducing greenhouse gases. The annual Conference of the Parties (COP) reviews the Convention's implementation.
In 2015, COP21 aimed to achieve a new universal, legally binding agreement on climate change with the objective of keeping global warming below 2°C by the year 2100. A 2°C rise in global temperatures from pre-industrial levels is the highest increase the world can afford to prevent the worst effects of climate change.
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Building Climate-Resilient Watersheds in Mountain Eco-Regions in Nepal
Innovative watershed management preserves water resources, reliable water supply, and improves lives in mountain eco-regions of Nepal. The project protects vulnerable watershed communities through climate-resilient and sustainable infrastructure. -
Industry Fragmentation and Wastewater Efficiency: A Case Study of Hyogo Prefecture in Japan
Political, institutional, and governance issues may ultimately affect the optimal organizational structure for the sewerage industry. -
Regional Dialogue on Carbon Pricing (REdiCAP) in Central Asia - Bambang Susantono
Keynote remarks by Bambang Susantono, ADB Vice-President for Knowledge Management and Sustainable Development, at the Regional Dialogue on Carbon Pricing (REdiCAP) in Central Asia, 25 February 2021 -
ADBI E-Learning Course on Governing Sustainable Finance
Governing Sustainable Finance examines the rise of sustainable finance and its potential to deliver robust investment returns and greener, lower carbon post COVID-19 economies in Asia and the Pacific. -
Mainstreaming Climate Finance Solutions into SMEs - Ashok Lavasa
Keynote statement by Ashok Lavasa, ADB Vice-President at the World Sustainable Development Summit 2021's Session on Mainstreaming Climate Finance Solutions into SMEs, 12 February 2021