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Climate Change, Coming Soon to a Court Near You: National Climate Change Legal Frameworks in Asia and the Pacific

Climate Change Resilience

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It is 2020 and the world is at a crossroads on climate change. The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to 1.5ºC–2ºC above preindustrial temperatures. Current international climate responses will not meet these targets. Thus, urgent and widespread action is indispensable. Recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reports showed a significant difference in the degree of impact between 1.5ºC and 2ºC of warming. Indeed, the 1.5ºC goal is the safest for most of Asia and the Pacific.

100 Climate Actions from Cities in Asia and the Pacific

Climate Change Resilience

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There is enormous variety across cities in Asia and the Pacific, reflected in the unique challenges and opportunities associated with climate change that each of them face. Despite these differences, it is possible to see a common desire to contribute toward climate action. This publication clearly demonstrates that no matter the circumstances, cities are in a unique position to take action at the local level to address this global phenomenon.

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