John Kerry tells CBI dinner that business hold the key to tackling climate change

The transcript discusses the global efforts to combat climate change, starting with the Paris Agreement, where 195 countries aimed to limit global temperature rise. Despite the US withdrawal under a new president, states and local governments continued their commitment. The speaker highlights the financial and technological challenges, emphasizing the need for trillions in investments and the role of developed nations in aiding the transition. With significant financial commitments announced, the focus is on deploying renewable energy and technological solutions to achieve a net-zero carbon economy, stressing the urgency of timely action.

What was the primary goal of the 195 countries that gathered in Paris?

• To reduce emissions by 50% immediately

• To guarantee a temperature rise below 1.5 degrees

• To create a market for renewable energy

• To withdraw from the climate agreement

How did local leaders in the U.S. respond to the federal withdrawal from the climate agreement?

• They continued to uphold the agreement

• They created a new agreement

• They supported the withdrawal

• They ignored the agreement

What percentage of global emissions is produced by 20 countries?

• 50%

• 80%

• 60%

• 70%

What is the estimated financial gap for the transition to sustainable energy?

• $10 trillion

• $500 billion

• $2.6 to $4.6 trillion

• $1 trillion

What is the nature of the $130 trillion pledged by financial coalitions?

• Charitable donations

• Investment money

• Concessional aid

• Government grants

What is India's renewable energy target for the next 10 years?

• 450 gigawatts

• 200 gigawatts

• 600 gigawatts

• 100 gigawatts

What is the speaker's outlook on achieving a low-carbon economy?

• Pessimistic

• Indifferent

• Neutral

• Optimistic