Singapore Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan (second from left) and Chief Negotiator Mr Kwok Fook Seng (third from left) applauding at the Paris Climate Conference. Photo: Dr Vivian Balakrishnan/Facebook

Two weeks ago, representatives from 196 countries arrived in Paris to resolve one of the world's most pressing problems — Climate change. On Saturday, December 12th, the group emerged victorious with the first-ever global accord in the fight against global warming — One that U.S. President Obama hailed as the "turning point for the world" and the "best chance to save the one planet we've got."