Critically analyse whether the post-Paris climate regime (Paris Agreement, Katowice Rulebook, Glasgow Climate Pact and subsequent COPs) can keep 1.5°C within reach, with reference to mitigation, adaptation, finance and loss-and-damage. (Answer in 250 words)

The post-2015 regime seeks to meet a science-based temperature goal while accommodating diverse national circumstances. Paris created a universal NDC system; Katowice supplied rules; Glasgow renewed urgency; Sharm el-Sheikh foregrounded loss-and-damage. The question is whether this architecture can keep 1.5°C “alive”.