CLEAN : Governments must act today, says Greenpeace after IPCC report released

The video discusses the urgency of addressing climate change, highlighting the Paris Agreement's goals to limit global temperature rise. It emphasizes the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events due to emissions. The role of governments, particularly the G20, in reducing emissions is crucial. The video also compares the economic response to COVID-19 with potential climate action investments. Finally, it stresses the importance of national plans for the success of the COP26 climate summit.

What was the main goal of the Paris Agreement in 2015 regarding global temperatures?

• To reduce temperatures to a global average of 1 degree C

• To maintain temperatures at a global average of 2 degrees C

• To keep temperatures below a global average of 2 degrees C, aiming for 1.5

• To keep temperatures below a global average of 3 degrees C

Which group of countries is primarily responsible for leading the action to cut emissions?

• The European Union

• The African Union

• The G20 countries

• The United Nations

What is the target year by which the G20 countries must cut emissions in half?

• 2025

• 2030

• 2040

• 2050

How much money was spent globally in response to COVID-19, which could have been used for climate action?

• $20 trillion

• $25 trillion

• $10 trillion

• $15 trillion

What will determine the success or failure of the Glasgow Climate Summit?

• The speeches given by world leaders

• The national plans for reducing fossil fuel use and protecting rainforests

• The amount of money pledged

• The number of countries attending