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10 Years of the Paris Agreement: How the Climate Has Changed, in 4 Charts

Ten years ago, the world adopted the Paris Agreement. Earth.Org examines this pivotal anniversary to ask: Where exactly does the global fight against climate change stand today?

Climate Change

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (second left); Christiana Figueres (left), Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC); Laurent Fabius (second right), Minister for Foreign Affairs of France and President of the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris (COP21) and François Hollande (right), President of France celebrate after the historic adoption of Paris Agreement on climate change.

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (second left); Christiana Figueres (left), Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC); Laurent Fabius (second right), Minister for Foreign Affairs of France and President of the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris (COP21) and François Hollande (right), President of France celebrate after the historic adoption of Paris Agreement on climate change.

Policy & Economics

From Green Deals to carbon taxes, learn more about the policies affecting the climate crisis and shaping the future of the planet, both socially and economically.

Top Stories

Marina Silva, Brazil's Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and André Corrêa do Lago, COP30 President, at the COP30 Closing Plenary.

Marina Silva, Brazil's Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and André Corrêa do Lago, COP30 President, at the COP30 Closing Plenary.

No Mention of Planet-Warming Fossil Fuels in COP30 Agreement

Policy & Economics

Nov 23rd 20254 mins

COP30 Presidency and and the UNFCCC Secretariat consult during a break after Colombia's intervention at the COP30 Closing Plenary.

COP30 Presidency and and the UNFCCC Secretariat consult during a break after Colombia's intervention at the COP30 Closing Plenary.

Reactions Pour in After Weak COP30 Agreement

Policy & Economics

Nov 23rd 202516 mins

UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during the Photograph of Heads of Delegation at the Belém Climate Summit.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during the Photograph of Heads of Delegation at the Belém Climate Summit.

American States, Institutions Scramble to Fill Gap Left by US Absence at COP30

Policy & Economics

Nov 21st 20254 mins

UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell speaks during the Opening of the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30) in the Brazilian Amazon.

UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell speaks during the Opening of the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30) in the Brazilian Amazon.

Countries’ Climate Pledges Put World on Track for 12% Reduction in Emissions, UN Says

Policy & Economics

Nov 11th 20252 mins

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Power plant emitting carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

Power plant emitting carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

Current National Climate Pledges Fall Far Short of What Is Needed to Limit Warming to 1.5C, Report Shows

Climate Change

Oct 30th 20253 mins

Deforestation and environmental destruction.

Deforestation and environmental destruction.

Governments Recognize Ecocide As a Crime at World’s Largest Conservation Congress

Policy & Economics

Oct 22nd 20253 mins

power plant emissions; co2 emissions

power plant emissions; co2 emissions

UN-Backed Net-Zero Banking Alliance Pauses Operations Following High-Profile Departures

Policy & Economics

Sep 1st 20252 mins

Plaintiff speaking at a press conference ahead of the first public hearing held on April 23, 2024.

Plaintiff speaking at a press conference ahead of the first public hearing held on April 23, 2024.

One Year On: Behind the Scenes of South Korea’s First Climate Court Victory

Policy & Economics

Aug 29th 20257 mins

eu carbon emissions 2023; natural gas plant; fossil fuel emissions

eu carbon emissions 2023; natural gas plant; fossil fuel emissions

COP30 Host Brazil Calls For Bold National Emissions Reduction Plans Ahead of September Deadline

Policy & Economics

Aug 21st 20252 mins

President Donald Trump delivers an address before a joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025.

President Donald Trump delivers an address before a joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025.

100 Days of Trump: How the US Overturned Years of Climate Progress

Policy & Economics

Apr 30th 202512 mins

endangered marine species; sea level rise threatens the loggerhead sea turtle

endangered marine species; sea level rise threatens the loggerhead sea turtle

Trump Administration to Strip Endangered Species’ Protections

Policy & Economics

Apr 22nd 20253 mins

Shipping cargo being loaded at a container port.

Shipping cargo being loaded at a container port.

High Stakes, Low Ambition: A Look Into IMO’s Fragile Shipping Deal

Policy & Economics

Apr 18th 20255 mins

A group of coal miners clap as President Donald Trump signs executive orders on the coal industry on April 8, 2025.

A group of coal miners clap as President Donald Trump signs executive orders on the coal industry on April 8, 2025.

Trump Signs Executive Orders to Revive ‘Beautiful Clean Coal’ in Blow to US Emissions Reduction Efforts

Energy

Apr 9th 20254 mins

carbon emissions; decarbonisation

carbon emissions; decarbonisation

The History and Legacy of Carbon Pricing Around the World

Policy & Economics

Mar 4th 20258 mins

electric vehicle (EV) charging at a charging station.

electric vehicle (EV) charging at a charging station.

Balancing Act: Tariffs on Chinese EVs and the Global Race to Decarbonize

Policy & Economics

Feb 18th 20257 mins

Meet Trump’s Anti-Climate Cabinet

Policy & Economics

Feb 17th 202511 mins

green bonds; blended finance; sustainable finance; green investing

green bonds; blended finance; sustainable finance; green investing

Green vs. Global: Can Sustainability and Economic Growth Go Hand in Hand?

Policy & Economics

Jan 16th 20258 mins

european union

european union

What Is the Future of the European Union’s Once Ambitious Green Agenda?

Policy & Economics

Jan 6th 20255 mins

Protesters gather outside the COP29 negotiation hall on November 24, 2024.

Protesters gather outside the COP29 negotiation hall on November 24, 2024.

Did COP29 Succeed or Fail?

Policy & Economics

Nov 25th 202414 mins

Wind turbines at the Shiloh IV wind energy project in Solano County, California.

Wind turbines at the Shiloh IV wind energy project in Solano County, California.

These US States Are Poised to Lead the Way on Climate During Second Trump Term

Policy & Economics

Nov 22nd 20248 mins

Finance industry takes a stand for the environment; climate finance

A Deep Dive Into TNFD and Nature-Related Disclosures

Policy & Economics

Sep 5th 20245 mins

An aerial view of a deforested zone in "Ñembi Guasu" conservation area in Bolivia

An aerial view of a deforested zone in "Ñembi Guasu" conservation area in Bolivia

Explainer: All You Need to Know About the EU Deforestation Regulation

Policy & Economics

Sep 3rd 20246 mins

elections 2024; climate protest sign "fight today for a better tomorrow"; fight today for a better tomorrow; climate policies; voters climate; climate litigation

elections 2024; climate protest sign "fight today for a better tomorrow"; fight today for a better tomorrow; climate policies; voters climate; climate litigation

Number of Climate Litigation Cases on the Rise as Governments and Companies Face Intensifying Scrutiny Over Inaction and Greenwashing

Climate Change

Jun 28th 20244 mins

degraded ecosystem; nature restoration

degraded ecosystem; nature restoration

EU Ministers Give Green Light to Contested Nature Restoration Law in ‘Huge Win’ for Nature

Conservation

Jun 18th 20243 mins

US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Climate in the Spotlight: New Groundbreaking Rules Redefine US Corporate Accountability

Policy & Economics

May 21st 20249 mins

india; indian streets; indian people; street market india

india; indian streets; indian people; street market india

India General Election: Is a Climate Agenda on the Cards?

Climate Change

May 14th 20246 mins

Extinction Rebellion Return for their April Rebellion in 2022 on the international use of Fossil Fuels in the world

Extinction Rebellion Return for their April Rebellion in 2022 on the international use of Fossil Fuels in the world

High Court Finds UK’s Net-Zero Strategy ‘Unlawful’ for Second Time in Less Than 2 Years

Policy & Economics

May 7th 20243 mins

European commission offices in Brussels, Belgium; Berlaymont; EU emissions reduction target

European commission offices in Brussels, Belgium; Berlaymont; EU emissions reduction target

All You Need to Know About the EU’s New Greenwashing Directive

Policy & Economics

Apr 9th 20245 mins

Girls advocating for loss and damage compensation at a protest, holding a sign saying "pay up for loss and damage"

Girls advocating for loss and damage compensation at a protest, holding a sign saying "pay up for loss and damage"

Climate Justice and Loss and Damage: A Look At What COP28 Meant for Historical Responsibility in Climate Action

Policy & Economics

Mar 28th 20249 mins

carbon capture and storage technology

carbon capture and storage technology

Carbon Leakage, Leaking Policies: How the EU’s CBAM Is Impacting Indonesia and Taiwan

Policy & Economics

Mar 27th 20247 mins

degraded habitat in Europe

degraded habitat in Europe

EU Member States Withdraw Support to Critical Nature Restoration Law

Conservation

Mar 26th 20243 mins

polluting company; gas power plant

polluting company; gas power plant

Penalties Required: The Limits of Voluntary Environmental Agreements

Policy & Economics

Mar 21st 20248 mins

UK flood; uk climate adaptation

UK flood; uk climate adaptation

UK Climate Adaptation Plan ‘Lacks Pace and Ambition’, Independent Assessment Reveals

Policy & Economics

Mar 15th 20243 mins

plastic bottle manufacturing; polluting products

plastic bottle manufacturing; polluting products

Addressing the Need For a Progressive Holistic Tax Model For Sustainable Development

Policy & Economics

Mar 13th 20246 mins

house burnt down in wildfire; insurance markets

house burnt down in wildfire; insurance markets

Why We Need to Fix Disaster Insurance Markets this Year and How to Do It

Policy & Economics

Mar 4th 202412 mins

plastic pollution; plastic waste; plastic recycling

plastic pollution; plastic waste; plastic recycling

Impossible to Recycle: The Limitations of Extended Producer Responsibility Policies

Policy & Economics

Jan 26th 20246 mins

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