The Paris Agreement, formally known as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Paris Agreement, is an international treaty aimed at reducing global greenhouse gas emissions. The agreement was adopted by 196 parties at the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21) in December 2015 and entered into force on November 4, 2016.
One key aspect of the Paris Agreement is the establishment of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), which are targets set by each country for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. These targets are determined according to each country`s unique circumstances and capabilities. The Paris Agreement also includes provisions for monitoring and reporting on progress towards meeting these targets.
The UNFCCC, which oversees the Paris Agreement, uses a unique numbering system to identify the various documents and reports related to the treaty. The UNFCCC document number for the Paris Agreement itself is FCCC/CP/2015/L.9/Rev.1. This document sets out the text of the treaty as adopted by the parties at COP21.
The NDCs submitted by each country are identified by a different UNFCCC document number. Each NDC is assigned a unique number consisting of the country code followed by a four-digit number. For example, the NDC submitted by France is identified by the document number FCCC/CP/2015/FRA.1, while the NDC submitted by the United States is identified by the document number FCCC/CP/2015/USA.2.
In addition to the NDCs, the Paris Agreement also requires countries to submit periodic reports on their progress towards meeting their targets. These reports are identified by the document number FCCC/SBI/2016/L.15, which sets out the reporting guidelines for these submissions.
Overall, the Paris Agreement and its associated documents are an important tool for combatting climate change on a global scale. With its focus on country-specific targets and regular monitoring and reporting, the agreement provides a framework for collective action towards a more sustainable future.