ISLAMABAD: The Paris Agreement on Climate Change is likely to enter into force today, a few days ahead of the start of COP22 in Marrakesh, Morocco, and less than a year after its adoption in Paris.
The swiftness of this process is unprecedented. No other multilateral treaty of such importance has ever been ratified by so many countries in such a short period of time. The agreement has now been ratified by more than 80 states accounting jointly for more than 60% of global greenhouse gas emissions. In this connection, French Ambassador to Pakistan Martine Dorance welcomed Pakistan’s ratification of the Paris agreement. She said: “It is an extremely positive sign as it reflects Pakistan’s commitment to fight against climate change.
I also welcome the announcements made by Minister for Climate Change Zahid Hamid on the adoption of a new climate change bill.”
