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5-Oct-2016 4:45 PM

European Parliament approves ratification of the Paris Agreement by the EU

European Commission announced (04-Oct-2016) the European Parliament has approved the ratification of the Paris Agreement by the EU. European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker said: "Today the European Union turned climate ambition into climate action. The Paris Agreement is the first of its kind and it would not have been possible were it not for the European Union. Today we continued to show leadership and prove that, together, the European Union can deliver". So far, 62 parties, accounting for almost 52% of global emissions have ratified the Paris Agreement. The agreement will enter into force 30 days after at least 55 parties, representing at least 55% of global emissions have ratified. With the approval by the European Parliament, the Council can formally adopt the decision. EU Member States will ratify the Paris Agreement individually, in accordance with their national parliamentary processes. [more - original PR]

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