Delegates from more than 165 states are at the United Nations in New York to sign an historic deal to slow down climate change.<br /><br /> #EarthDay – the #GlobalGoals call for climate action, while ensuring no one is left behind https://t.co/QBCLWpqu1A pic.twitter.com/TMIzqjaPRr— United Nations (@UN) April 22, 2016<br /><br /> It comes four months after the agreement was made at COP 21 in Paris.<br /><br /> A signature from all the states represented will break the record for the most countries to endorse a UN international accord on day one.<br /><br /> Many nations still need to hold a parliamentary vote to formally ratify the pact. To enter into force, it needs the approval of 55 percent of states.<br /><br /> Earth Day<br /><br /> The signing, which coincides with Earth Day, commits the world’s largest economies to keeping temperature rises below two degrees and to maintaining them as close as possible to 1.5 degrees.<br /><br /> #EarthDay isn’t just one day – it’s a movement! The planet is in your hands. Thanks for helping Red go “green!“https://
