The U.S. and France have teamed up to lead an international initiative to address climate change. During a visit to the White House this February, French President Francois Hollande and President Obama committed to “pursue concrete actions” to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in preparation for the U.N.’s 21st Conference of the Parties on Climate Change to be held in Paris in 2015.

The goal of the Conference is to engage both developed and developing nations in a binding climate agreement to reduce GHG emissions. The terms of any agreement would be implemented beginning in 2020.

Sources: ClimateWire, E&E Daily, France Diplomatie, White House Press Office