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Background
Overview
UPSC frequently asks about international climate targets, their implications, and the scientific basis for climate action. Understanding overshoot scenarios is crucial for policy analysis and India's climate strategy.
The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C, preferably to 1.5°C, compared to pre-industrial levels. Climate overshoot refers to a scenario where global average temperatures temporarily exceed this target before being brought back down, typically through large-scale carbon dioxide removal.