{"id":349163,"date":"2025-11-03T17:39:32","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T12:09:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?page_id=349163"},"modified":"2025-11-03T17:39:32","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T12:09:32","slug":"answered-evaluate-the-paris-agreements-success-as-an-example-of-working-multilateralism-critically-analyze-the-forces-driving-the-purportedly-unstoppable-global-energy-transition-a-decade-lat","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/answered-evaluate-the-paris-agreements-success-as-an-example-of-working-multilateralism-critically-analyze-the-forces-driving-the-purportedly-unstoppable-global-energy-transition-a-decade-lat\/","title":{"rendered":"[Answered] Evaluate the Paris Agreement’s success as an example of working multilateralism. Critically analyze the forces driving the purportedly “unstoppable” global energy transition a decade later."},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Adopted in 2015, the Paris Agreement shifted projected warming from ~4\u20135\u00b0C to ~2\u20133\u00b0C (UNEP Emissions Gap Report). It showcases how collaborative, bottom-up climate multilateralism<\/strong> can influence global energy trajectories.<\/p>\n

Paris Agreement: A success of multilateralism<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Unlike previous treaties (Kyoto Protocol), Paris introduced a flexible, nationally determined<\/strong> climate architecture:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/strong><\/td>\nWhy it strengthened multilateralism<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NDCs (Nationally Determined Contributions)<\/strong><\/td>\nAllowed countries autonomy; enhanced participation from 196 parties.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u201cCommon but Differentiated Responsibility + National circumstances (CBDR-RC)\u201d<\/strong><\/td>\nRecognized historical responsibility while enabling equity.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Global stocktake every 5 years<\/strong><\/td>\nCreates collective accountability.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Achievements within a decade:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  1. Renewables became cheapest energy source<\/strong> in most regions (IEA, 2024).<\/li>\n
  2. Emissions trajectory shifted downward; previously 4\u20135\u00b0C warming projection moderated to ~2\u20133\u00b0C.<\/li>\n
  3. Climate finance flows increased to $1.3 trillion in 2023<\/strong>, though still below needs.<\/li>\n
  4. The International Solar Alliance (ISA)<\/strong>\u2014co-created by India and France\u2014grew to 120+ member nations<\/strong>, enhancing solar capacity in developing economies.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Thus, Paris demonstrated that multilateral consensus can drive global behavioral change<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Why the global energy transition appears \u201cunstoppable\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      The decade post-Paris witnessed a structural shift in energy economics and technology:<\/p>\n

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      1. Economics: Renewables are now cheaper: <\/strong>Solar costs fell 89% between 2010\u20132023<\/strong> (IRENA). In 2024, 90% of new power capacity added globally was renewable<\/strong> (IEA). Electric Vehicles rose from <1% (2015) to ~20% of global car sales<\/strong> (IEA, 2024). Markets\u2014not just morality\u2014are driving decarbonization.<\/li>\n
      2. Technology breakthroughs: <\/strong>Storage cost reduction: lithium-ion battery prices fell 83% since 2015<\/strong>. Offshore wind, green hydrogen, and carbon capture became commercially viable.<\/li>\n
      3. Geopolitical shifts: <\/strong>Energy security post-Ukraine war accelerated renewable adoption as EU REPowerEU plan aims for 45% renewable share by 2030<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      4. National initiatives<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n