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The Paris Agreement was reached in 2015 by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) with the aim of limiting global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Each participating country set out their national targets, known as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and tackle climate change.

The European Union (EU) was one of the signatories of the Paris Agreement and committed to a collective NDC. The EU`s target is to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 40% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. This includes emissions from sectors such as energy, transport, agriculture, and waste. The EU aims to achieve this target through a combination of domestic measures and international cooperation.

The EU`s NDC also includes an aspirational goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, meaning that any remaining emissions would be offset by removals of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The EU`s commitment to this long-term goal was reaffirmed in its European Green Deal, a comprehensive plan to make Europe climate-neutral by 2050.

To achieve its 2030 target, the EU has implemented various policies and measures, such as the Emissions Trading System (ETS), which puts a cap on emissions from energy-intensive industries, and the Effort Sharing Regulation, which sets targets for emissions reductions in sectors such as transport, buildings, and agriculture. The EU has also set targets for the share of renewable energy in its total energy consumption and for improving energy efficiency.

The EU`s commitment to the Paris Agreement has been recognized globally. The EU`s leadership role in tackling climate change was highlighted at the United Nations Climate Action Summit in 2019. The EU has also been actively involved in international negotiations, such as the COP25 in Madrid, to advance the implementation of the Paris Agreement.

In conclusion, the EU`s Paris Agreement target is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 40% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels, and aspire to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The EU has implemented various policies and measures to achieve these targets, and its commitment to the Paris Agreement has been recognized globally. The EU is determined to lead the way in tackling climate change and achieving a more sustainable future for all.