What is the primary goal of the Paris Agreement?

The main goal is to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, while pursuing efforts to limit it to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

When was the Paris Agreement adopted and when did it enter into force?

It was adopted on December 12, 2015, and officially entered into force on November 4, 2016, after sufficient countries had ratified it.

What are Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in the context of the agreement?

NDCs are climate action plans submitted by individual countries, outlining their commitments to reduce national greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change impacts.

Is the Paris Agreement legally binding?

While the framework of the agreement itself is legally binding, the specific emission reduction targets (NDCs) set by each country are not legally enforceable, though countries are legally bound to submit and report on them.