Non-binding climate declarations are inadequate without enforceable national commitments

Long-term shifts in Earth's climate driven by greenhouse-gas emissions and the global response.

Government and intergovernmental decisions on limiting greenhouse-gas emissions, adapting to climate impacts and financing the transition, including international negotiations, scientific assessment processes and national targets.

Representatives from approximately 30 countries adopted the Pacific-led Taku Pakasoa Declaration ahead of COP31. It calls for faster emissions reductions and advances Pacific priorities concerning the 1.5°C objective, climate finance and ocean protection.