Round Table China The Paris climate deal: A 10-year checkup
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Dec 12, 2025 The discussion delves into the ten-year journey of the Paris Agreement amidst record warming and financial gaps. Insights reveal that the world is currently off track for the critical 1.5°C goal, reflecting on negotiation hurdles like fossil fuel phase-out. The contrast between developed and developing nations in the clean transition is examined, shedding light on missed financial commitments and evolving corporate strategies. China's advancements in clean technology and the need for practical adaptations are also highlighted as key topics for future climate action.
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Paris Built A New Governance Engine
- The Paris Agreement created a new governance model based on national pledges and global transparency.
- It sets long-term goals on temperature, adaptation, and finance to steer collective climate action.
Five-Year Cycles Drive Accountability
- The Paris cycle forces countries to update targets and undergo global stocktakes every five years.
- This design creates iterative accountability and a steady pressure to increase ambition.
Fossil Fuel Politics Split Nations
- Negotiations after Paris revealed deep splits over fossil fuels and development priorities.
- Wealthy and vulnerable nations pushed for faster phase-outs while some developing and oil-exporting states defended continued fuel use.