Defence of the merits of the Paris Agreement over the prior Kyoto Protocol

Essay from the year 2017 in the subject Politics - Environmental Policy, grade: Year 1 University, University of Toronto, course: POL101Y1, language: English, abstract: This is an essay piece which is defending the merits of the Paris Agreement over the prior Kyoto Protocol. There is an examination of the geopolitical politics that concern the Agreement and how ensuring that countries remain within the Agreement is essential to fighting climate change. The effects of climate change which differ according to geography, time, and history are examined. As such, it is argued that wealthier, Western nations need to lead the fight on climate change and particularly, need to aid developing countries in creating greener infrastructure. Also what needs to be taken into account is how climate change will affect those of a lower socioeconomic background who cannot afford to leave or migrate due to climate disaster.