The effectiveness of the Paris agreement: Successes, challenges and future directions

Dogan, Ilyas Can and Li, Xinlei (2025) The effectiveness of the Paris agreement: Successes, challenges and future directions. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 25 (3). pp. 420-433. ISSN 2581-9615

The Paris Agreement from 2015 serves as a major international response to climate change through temperature limitations below 2°C and a goal of reaching 1.5°C. The effectiveness of this agreement is examined through an analysis that includes its achievements, present obstacles, and prospects. The Paris Agreement achieved three major results through its wide international cooperation, including increased renewable energy investments and enhanced climate funding systems. The Paris Agreement encountered major obstacles because it lacked sufficient national pledges, weak enforcement tools, limited funds, and opposition from political groups. This research indicates that national commitments through NDCs do not reach the necessary levels to achieve international climate goals. This research presents policy recommendations that seek to improve implementation while offering financial backing and technological resources and establishing better international partnerships. The long-term success of the Paris Agreement relies on improved country-level commitments, tighter accountability systems, and continuous international cooperation.