The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is an international treaty signed in 1992 that aims to address the issue of global climate change. The UNFCCC is the primary framework for international cooperation on climate change, and provides a platform for countries to negotiate and implement policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change. The UNFCCC also hosts the annual Conference of the Parties (COP) meetings, where countries come together to discuss and make decisions on climate action. The UNFCCC has been ratified by 196 countries, making it one of the most widely-supported international agreements in history.