ITALY: The Great Green Wall session on day two of COP26 at SECC.

The video discusses the importance of genuinely sustainable projects and the role of public-private mechanisms in supporting them. CEOs from the Sustainable Markets initiative highlight the need to address barriers such as project development capacity, cross-border networks, and evolving standards. The speaker emphasizes the urgency of action to make sustainability a key growth story, leveraging the potential of young populations and natural resources.

What is the primary focus of the Sustainable Markets initiative as discussed in the first section?

• Improving educational systems

• Developing new technologies

• Reducing carbon emissions

• Creating investment pipelines for sustainable projects

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a barrier to sustainable project development?

• Developing new educational curricula

• Building cross-border networks

• Increasing the pipeline of bankable projects

• Building capacity for project development

What is emphasized as crucial for connecting sustainable projects with funding sources?

• International loans

• Local community support

• Public-private partnerships

• Government grants

What is the main goal of the systems mentioned in the final section?

• To monitor climate change

• To keep countries updated with international standards

• To reduce global poverty

• To enhance technological innovation

Why is there an urgency to act on sustainability according to the final section?

• The window for action is rapidly closing

• Technological advancements are slowing down

• Global population is decreasing

• Natural resources are abundant