Global events play a big role in how countries create their climate policies. Here’s how:

1. International Agreements:

   • In 2015, countries around the world made a promise called the Paris Agreement. The goal was to keep global warming to less than 2 degrees Celsius. A total of 195 countries agreed to set their own plans, called nationally determined contributions or NDCs.

2. Natural Disasters:

   • In 2020, the U.S. faced 22 different weather and climate disasters, each costing more than $1 billion. This led many people to demand stronger actions against climate change.

3. Public Awareness:

   • More people are becoming aware of climate issues, thanks in part to activism. Groups like Fridays for Future have organized protests worldwide, pushing governments to take bolder steps to protect the environment.

4. Economic Impacts:

   • According to the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate, moving towards a low-carbon economy could bring about $26 trillion in benefits by the year 2030.

These factors together shape how countries deal with climate change and the policies they create in response to global challenges.