What is the primary goal of the UNFCCC?

The main objective of the UNFCCC is to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous human interference with the climate system, allowing ecosystems to adapt naturally.

What are the Conferences of the Parties (COPs)?

COPs are annual meetings where signatory nations (Parties) to the UNFCCC assess progress in addressing climate change. They serve as the supreme decision-making body of the Convention.

What major agreements have emerged from the UNFCCC?

Key agreements include the Kyoto Protocol (1997), setting legally binding emissions targets for developed countries, and the Paris Agreement (2015), a universal accord aiming to limit global warming to well below 2°C.

How many countries are parties to the UNFCCC?

As of now, the UNFCCC has 198 Parties (197 States and the European Union), making it nearly universal in its membership and global reach.