What is the global stocktake in the Paris Agreement?

What is the global stocktake in the Paris Agreement?

The global stocktake is a process established by the Paris Agreement to assess collective progress towards achieving its goals.

How often does the global stocktake occur?

The global stocktake occurs every five years, starting in 2023, to evaluate the effectiveness of climate actions.

What are the main goals of the Paris Agreement?

The main goals include limiting global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius and enhancing adaptive capacity to climate impacts.

What happens if countries are not meeting their targets?

If countries are not meeting their targets, the global stocktake can highlight these gaps, prompting nations to enhance their commitments.

Can you explain how countries report their progress?

Countries report their progress through Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and must provide transparency in their reporting.