Climate Action Flashcards

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What is climate action?

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Efforts taken by countries to combat climate change and its impacts, helping communities build resilience to climate risks.

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What are the two broad strategies of climate action?

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Mitigation strategies and adaptation strategies.

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What are mitigation strategies?

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Efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to slow down climate change and enhance carbon sinks.

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What are adaptation strategies?

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Efforts to adjust to climate change and its effects to reduce harm.

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Give an example of a mitigation strategy.

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Using clean energy sources to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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What is a carbon sink?

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Natural or artificial reservoirs that accumulate and store more carbon than they emit.

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How does climate change act as a threat multiplier?

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It worsens existing threats to natural and human systems, leading to greater impacts.

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Why are developing countries more vulnerable to climate change?

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They often lack the financial resources to implement measures to reduce climate impacts.

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What is the impact of climate change on biodiversity?

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It threatens species and ecosystems, leading to loss of biodiversity.

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What is the role of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)?

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To address climate change through international cooperation and agreements.