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united nations climate change conference
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The United Nations Climate Change Conference is an annual meeting where leaders, scientists, and environmental groups from around the world come together to address climate change. These conferences are part of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) , which was established in 1992 to combat climate change. Key Goals of the Conference 1. Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions : Countries set targets to lower the release of gases like carbon dioxide that contribute to global warming. 2. Adapt to Climate Change : Discuss ways to help countries adapt to the effects of climate change, like rising sea levels and extreme weather. 3. Financial Support : Provide funding to help developing countries manage climate change and transition to clean energy. 4. Protect Ecosystems and Biodiversity : Promote actions to protect forests, oceans, and wildlife impacted by climate change. Important Agreements 1. Kyoto Protocol (1997) : The first major ag
world environment day 2021
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World Environment Day 2021 was celebrated on June 5 with the theme “Ecosystem Restoration” . This theme highlighted the importance of restoring ecosystems worldwide to help combat climate change, preserve biodiversity, and improve human well-being. Ecosystem restoration can involve activities like planting trees, cleaning up rivers, and transforming degraded lands into healthy ecosystems. Key Points of World Environment Day 2021 1. Hosted by Pakistan : The main events took place in Pakistan, where they showcased several major restoration projects, including the Ten Billion Tree Tsunami project aimed at restoring forests and addressing climate change. 2. UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration : This day marked the official launch of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021–2030) , a global effort to prevent, halt, and reverse the degradation of ecosystems on every continent. 3. Focus on Climate Action : Ecosystem restoration was promoted as a critical strategy for tacklin