CLEAN : Suriname and Guyana's paradox, between oil wealth and the environment

The video discusses the economic challenges faced by a country reliant on oil and gas, emphasizing the need for diversification into sectors like agriculture, tourism, health, and infrastructure for sustainable development. It highlights the potential of carbon credits as a more sustainable and long-term source of wealth. The importance of investing current wealth into key sectors to create opportunities and ensure future prosperity is stressed. The video also calls for international support to maintain environmental commitments while benefiting from sustainable practices.

Why is it important to diversify the economy using oil and gas income?

• To rely solely on oil and gas for future growth

• To invest in sectors like agriculture and tourism for sustainable development

• To increase oil and gas production

• To reduce government spending

What is the main advantage of carbon credits over oil and gas?

• They provide a faster and more sustainable income

• They are not affected by market fluctuations

• They are easier to obtain

• They require less investment

How can maintaining a green environment benefit a country economically?

• By ensuring a continuous flow of carbon credits

• By increasing tourism

• By lowering taxes

• By reducing the need for foreign aid

What should be done with the current wealth to benefit future generations?

• Use it to pay off national debt

• Distribute it equally among citizens

• Save it for emergencies

• Invest it in sectors that create opportunities

What role does the international community play in a country's environmental efforts?

• They offer loans for infrastructure development

• They impose strict regulations on carbon emissions

• They help in achieving benefits from environmental conservation

• They provide financial aid for oil exploration