The United Nations framework convention on climate change was formed in 1992.
It was formed to achieve the stabilization of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous interference with the climate system.
It was a multilateral environmental agreement.
It was formed as a part of the Rio de Janeiro Earth summit
in 1992.
Came into force on 21 March 1994.
It has currently 197 parties as its members.
The parties to the convention have met annually from 1995 in conferences of the Parties (COP).
The 25th session of the conference of the Parties (COP 25) is held in Madrid, Spain.