Climate Change and Sustainable Transition Quiz
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What is the primary purpose of a just transition?

  • To limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius or less
  • To create decent work opportunities and ensure inclusivity while transitioning to a green economy (correct)
  • To minimize the fear, opposition, and inter-community conflict during the move away from fossil fuels
  • To drive local solutions for climate action

    • What is a key benefit of a just transition for tackling climate change?

  • Minimizing the fear and opposition during the transition
  • Bringing the public along and demonstrating the socio-economic benefits of a green transition (correct)
  • Driving local solutions for climate action
  • Fostering opposition and conflict during the move away from fossil fuels

    • How is a just transition beneficial for advancing progress against the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

  • It helps advance progress against all the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (correct)
  • It only supports the goal of affordable and clean energy
  • It primarily focuses on reducing inequalities
  • It only helps advance climate action

    • What is the primary focus of a just transition?

    <p>Greening the economy while ensuring fairness and inclusivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are countries strengthening efforts to decarbonize and green their economies?

    <p>To limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius or less as per the Paris Agreement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of a just transition for tackling climate change?

    <p>Building public support for higher climate ambition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a just transition contribute to advancing progress against the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

    <p>By supporting a green jobs revolution with guaranteed living wages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of a just transition for achieving climate goals?

    <p>It helps leaders stay focused on the urgent task of rapid decarbonization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the date of the webinar hosted by IREC?

    <p>January 10, 2018</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the authors of the report 'Optimizing the Grid: A Regulator’s Guide to Hosting Capacity Analyses for Distributed Energy Resources'?

    <p>Sky Stanfield, Stephanie Safdi, and Sara Baldwin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept did IREC and Sandia National Laboratories propose in their 2013 concept paper?

    <p>Integrated Distribution Planning (IDP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the articles and press releases mentioned in the text?

    <p>Specific State Developments Related to HCAs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the report 'Integrated Distribution Planning Concept Paper (May 19, 2013)'?

    <p>Proposing an approach to proactive planning for distributed generation growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the report 'Optimizing the Grid: A Regulator’s Guide to Hosting Capacity Analyses for Distributed Energy Resources'?

    <p>Providing insights for states and utilities undertaking hosting capacity analyses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Integrated Distribution Planning (IDP) approach proposed by IREC and Sandia National Laboratories?

    <p>Proactive planning for distributed generation (DG) growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the date of the webinar hosted by IREC about hosting capacity analysis?

    <p>January 10, 2018</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What insights were provided by the authors of the report during the IREC webinar?

    <p>Findings and recommendations from the guide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can hosting capacity analyses inform according to the 2013 concept paper by IREC and Sandia National Laboratories?

    <p>Integrated Distribution Planning (IDP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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