Nations Not in Paris Agreement

The Paris Agreement is a legally binding agreement signed in 2015, in which 195 countries have pledged to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, with the aim of keeping it to 1.5 degrees Celsius. While the majority of countries have signed the agreement, there are still a few nations that have chosen not to participate.

The United States of America

The United States of America was one of the signatories to the Paris Agreement but withdrew from the agreement in 2017 under the Trump administration. This decision was met with widespread criticism, and the Biden administration has since rejoined the agreement.

Iran

Iran has refused to sign the Paris Agreement, citing its belief that developed countries should bear a greater responsibility in reducing emissions, given their historical contribution to climate change.

India

India has pledged to reduce its carbon footprint, but it has not signed the Paris Agreement. The primary reason for this is the country`s perception that the burden of climate change and global warming should be shared equally among developed and developing nations.

Turkey

Turkey has not signed the Paris Agreement either, citing concerns that the agreement would be detrimental to the country`s economic growth.

Eritrea

Eritrea is one of the few nations globally that has yet to sign the Paris Agreement. The country has not provided any specific reasons for its decision.

Conclusion

The Paris Agreement is an essential international treaty aimed at reducing global warming and mitigating the impact of climate change. While the majority of nations have signed the agreement and pledged to limit their carbon emissions, there are still a few countries that have chosen not to participate. This highlights the ongoing debate around the distribution of responsibility for reducing carbon emissions and mitigating the impact of climate change, with some less developed nations arguing that developed countries should bear the brunt of the responsibility. Nevertheless, it is essential that countries work collaboratively to mitigate the effects of climate change and reduce carbon emissions, in the interests of the planet and future generations.