Introduction: 2 Degrees: Threats to the Paris Agreement (02:31)

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Every country experiences the effects of climate change. This video will examine COP21 and the future of the Paris Climate Accord. (Credits)

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (05:35)

The United Nations establishes the IPCC in 1988. Scientists analyze Arctic ice cores and project a global temperature increase of three degrees by 2050. World leaders meet at annual COP forums; they establish the Kyoto Protocol.

COP15 (04:07)

Leaders accuse China of destroying the talks. Barack Obama and Nicolas Sarkozy pledge funding. Scientists believe China only reminded leaders of the Kyoto Protocol.

COP21 (06:11)

President Fabius assembles a team and convinces presidents Jinping and Obama to attend the summit. Over 150 heads of state attend the conference; it begins with politician speeches. Negotiators have two weeks to reach an agreement.

Paris COP Text (04:52)

Manuel Pulgar-Vidal is a link between the presidency and NGOs; Greenpeace does not wait for summit solutions. Fabius hopes to eliminate the 1,600 points of contention in the draft; COP21 has three key goals. China is the largest polluter.

Climate Crisis: A Social Problem (07:07)

Combating global warming requires changing factors of everyday life; economics and environmentalism collide. Five hundred multinationals largely control the world. Developing countries need to continue economic growth.

Paris Agreement (09:43)

Protestors demonstrate outside COP21. Experts work toward a comprehensive text and present it to the delegates. Fabius recalls issues with the Nicaragua, Turkey, Africa, and U.S. delegates; negotiations result in acceptance.

Paris Agreement Application (06:33)

Multinationals must implement solutions. The Grand Palais COP21 Exhibition reveals shortfalls; demonstrators protest fossil fuel use. President Donald Trump announces U.S. withdrawal from the climate accord.

Future of the Paris Agreement (07:04)

Experts discuss public pressure, implementing changes, de-carbonizing the global economy, green energy solutions, and hope for the future. China has a carbon price.

Credits: 2 Degrees: Threats to the Paris Agreement (00:44)

Credits: 2 Degrees: Threats to the Paris Agreement