Initiatives To Combat Climate Change

What is the main goal of The Paris Agreement?

• To scrap the use of fossil fuels

• To reduce the amount of waste (per capita) from each country

• To reduce deforestation by 10%

• To limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels

Which of the following statements accurately describes the status of The Paris Agreement?

• It is a legally binding international treaty that every country has ratified

• It is a non-binding agreement that only a few countries have ratified

• It is still under negotiation and has not yet been implemented

• It was declared void by the United Nations

4. When was The Paris Agreement formally adopted?

• 2010

• 2015

• 2020

• 2005

6. What was the primary focus of the Kyoto Protocol?

• Establishing a global carbon tax

• Setting legally binding greenhouse gas emission reduction targets for developed countries

• Promoting nuclear energy as a sustainable solution

• Addressing water pollution and deforestation

5. Which of the following is a significant reason why the Kyoto Protocol did not achieve its intended success?

• It was never implemented due to lack of funding

• It focused only on renewable energy sources

• It was not approved by major emitters such as the United States

• It suggested reductions that were too easy for countries to achieve

When was the Kyoto Protocol formally adopted?

• 1945

• 1997

• 1964

• 2018

What is the main goal of the REDD+ initiative?

• To reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation

• To increase agricultural yield through advanced farming techniques

• To enhance urban green spaces and biodiversity

• To promote sustainable forest management practices

What is the main challenge that REDD+ faced in achieving its goals?

• Lack of sufficient financial support from developed countries

• Insufficient political will to implement forest conservation policies

• Competition with agricultural land use interests

• Difficulties in measuring and verifying emission reductions accurately

When was Redd+ first introduced?

• 2005

• 2020

• 1996

• 2012

What is the main purpose of The Green Climate Fund (GCF)?

• To provide financial assistance exclusively to developed countries for climate mitigation

• To fund renewable energy projects exclusively in developing countries

• To support climate-resilient projects in both developed and developing countries

• To invest in luxury eco-tourism resorts in climate-affected regions