First Conference of the Parties to the Framework Convention on Climate Change in Berlin - Germany / Federal Republic of Germany 1995 - 100 Pfennig

Endangering the Earth's atmosphere is one of the world's biggest environmental challenges. It can only be countered by consistent action - internationally and nationally. If it is not possible to initiate effective countermeasures at all levels, dramatic consequences are to be expected: changes in the distribution of precipitation, shifts in climate and vegetation zones, accumulation of climate-related damage, deterioration of soils and the worsening world food situation, to name just a few examples call. On the basis of these findings, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change was signed by the international community at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in the summer of 1992 in Rio de Janeiro. The drafting and drafting of the Framework Convention on Climate Change has created an internationally binding basis for the global fight against the greenhouse effect. In the meantime, more than 100 countries, including the European Union, have ratified this convention; it came into force on 21 March 1994. From 28 March to 7 April 1995 Germany invited to the 1st Conference of the Contracting States to Berlin: delegations from all Contracting States and States interested in joining the Convention will be advised on the implementation and further development of global climate protection measures. At the Berlin Conference the course will be set for the follow-up process of the Framework Convention on Climate Change.