The Paris Agreement: Adoption at COP21
2015 · Paris, France
The Paris Agreement was adopted by consensus at the 21st Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC in Paris, aiming to combat climate change.
The Warsaw International Mechanism for Loss and Damage did not hold discussions on September 17, 2000. The mechanism was established much later, during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP19) in Warsaw, Poland, in November 2013. This mechanism was created to address loss and damage associated with the impacts of climate change, particularly in vulnerable developing countries.
For historical context, on September 17, 2000, the international climate policy efforts were primarily focused on furthering the goals of the Kyoto Protocol, which was adopted in 1997 and entered into force in 2005. COP6, held in The Hague in 2000, attempted to resolve issues related to the Protocol’s mechanisms, including emissions trading and carbon sinks, but was marked by disagreements, leading to a continuation of negotiations into 2001.
Warsaw International Mechanism:
- Establishment: November 2013, COP19 in Warsaw, Poland.
- Objective: Develop approaches to address loss and damage from climate change effects.
- Focus: Especially aimed at aiding vulnerable developing countries.
- Components: Policy dialogue, collaboration, financial mechanisms, technology transfer, and capacity-building efforts.
The mechanism remains a critical part of the global climate policy landscape, as it seeks to support countries in managing climate-related risks and ensuring more resilient futures.