Evaluating a Landmark International Climate Accord
A major international climate accord signed in 2015 relies on voluntary, nationally-determined commitments and lacks a formal enforcement mechanism to penalize countries that fail to meet their targets. Critics argue these features make the agreement fundamentally weak. Proponents, however, claim it provides an essential and durable framework for future global climate action. Evaluate the proponents' claim. In your answer, explain how an agreement with such limitations can still serve as a foundational structure for long-term international cooperation.
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