Cyril Ramaphosa tells UK to honour its climate commitments following Cop27

The video discusses South Africa's efforts to transition to a greener economy through renewable energy initiatives and international partnerships. It highlights agreements made at COP 26 and COP 27, where countries committed to supporting South Africa's low carbon transition. The video also emphasizes the importance of science and technology partnerships, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, showcasing South Africa's contributions to global health through genome sequencing and medical manufacturing.

What are the key areas of potential partnerships mentioned for building a greener base?

• Electric vehicle production, green hydrogen, and green steel production

• Solar panel manufacturing, wind turbine production, and biofuel development

• Nuclear energy, coal mining, and oil drilling

• Plastic recycling, waste management, and water purification

Which countries and organizations committed to supporting South Africa's just energy transition at COP 26?

• United Kingdom, United States, Germany, France, and the European Union

• China, India, Brazil, and Russia

• Mexico, Argentina, Chile, and Peru

• Australia, Canada, Japan, and South Korea

How much financial support was committed to South Africa for its transition to a low-carbon economy?

• $12 billion

• $10 billion

• $8.5 billion

• $5 billion

What is emphasized about the commitments made by countries in the fight against climate change?

• They should focus only on renewable energy

• They should be increased annually

• They should be voluntary and non-binding

• They should be fulfilled, especially by those who contributed least to climate damage

What vulnerability did the COVID-19 pandemic expose in Africa?

• Dependence on foreign aid

• Shortage of skilled healthcare workers

• Lack of renewable energy sources

• Vulnerability in the supply of medicines, medical equipment, and vaccines

What role did South African scientists play during the COVID-19 pandemic?

• Identifying the Omicron variant

• Building new hospitals

• Creating a global health organization

• Developing a new vaccine

What was the impact of South African scientists' work on the UK's response to the Omicron variant?

• It resulted in travel bans to South Africa

• It helped avoid a lockdown during Christmas

• It led to a complete lockdown in the UK

• It caused a delay in vaccine distribution