48 Questions
What is the primary cause of climate change?
Human activities
What is the target for limiting global warming?
1.5C above pre-industrial levels
What is one of the impacts of climate change?
Extreme and changing weather patterns
What is one potential consequence of climate change?
Mass migrations and instability
How is the idea of taking climate action tied to economic sense?
It promotes economic growth and improves people's health.
What is the purpose of the UN Secretary-General launching a Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change?
To amplify youth voices and engage them in open dialogue.
What initiative is the Department of Global Communications partnering with Sony Pictures Entertainment and UN Foundation on?
Taking urgent action against climate change
How is Chef Grace Ramirez contributing to the UN's ActNow climate campaign?
By advocating for sustainability and green hacks
What happens if climate action is delayed?
The impacts of climate change worsen, leading to higher costs
What is the key focus of the Paris Agreement?
Addressing climate change through national commitments
What is the obligation of countries under the Paris Agreement?
To implement their nationally determined climate actions
How does the Paris Agreement encourage countries to continually improve their commitments?
Through a requirement to periodically upgrade commitments
What is the consequence for countries that fail to meet their commitments under the Paris Agreement?
Negative reactions from other countries and financial markets
How does the Paris Agreement incorporate the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities?
By imposing equal obligations on all countries
What role does the Paris Agreement play in achieving the 2-degree temperature goal?
It provides a pathway to achieve the 2-degree goal or less
How does the Paris Agreement contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goals?
By backing action on climate change to achieve broader societal goals
Why is it highlighted that the world has warmed more rapidly due to human activities?
To underscore the urgency of taking action against climate change
What opportunity do countries have in 2018 regarding their commitments under the Paris Agreement?
To review their collective effort against global goals before submitting new contributions
How does the Paris Agreement aim to prevent short-term gains in climate action?
Through mechanisms that overshadow short-term benefits with negative reactions
Which of the following statements is true about the impact of climate change on vulnerable regions between 2010 and 2020?
Highly vulnerable regions experienced 15 times higher mortality rates from climate disasters compared to regions with very low vulnerability.
What is the primary goal stated in the text regarding limiting global temperature rise?
Limiting global temperature rise to well below 2°C, perhaps even 1.5°C.
What is required to effectively tackle climate change?
Deep, rapid and sustained reductions in greenhouse gas emissions in all sectors, beginning now and continuing throughout this decade.
According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), by what year do emissions need to be cut by almost half to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels?
2030
What does the text suggest is necessary in addition to climate action plans?
Raising ambition, covering entire economies, and moving towards climate-resilient development, while outlining a clear path to achieve net-zero emissions.
What is the primary reason businesses and investors need to ensure emissions are lowered?
It makes economic and business sense, in addition to being the right thing to do.
What is the current status of global climate finance flows compared to the levels needed to limit warming?
Global climate finance flows still fall short of the levels needed to limit warming.
What is the purpose of National Adaptation Plans?
To enhance climate adaptation and resilience.
What is the current progress in meeting the 2020 disaster risk reduction target?
Progress has been slow.
What is necessary to secure a sustainable future for generations to come?
Urgent and transformative action, going beyond mere plans and promises.
What was the goal set by developed countries at the UNFCCC for mobilizing funds to address the needs of developing countries?
To jointly mobilize $100 billion annually by 2020
What is the primary goal of the Paris Agreement?
To limit global temperature rise to well below 2°C, and pursue efforts to limit it to 1.5°C
What is the purpose of the annual Conference of the Parties (COP) meetings?
To deliver action on reducing emissions, building resilience, and financing climate action
What was the outcome of the COP26 meeting in Glasgow?
The Glasgow Climate Pact
What was the primary focus of the COP25 meeting in Madrid?
Strengthening the implementation of the Paris Agreement
What is the primary international forum for negotiating the global response to climate change?
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
What did the UN Secretary-General call on all leaders to do at the 2019 Climate Action Summit?
Present concrete plans to enhance their nationally determined contributions by 2020
What is the goal for reducing global greenhouse gas emissions by 2030?
45% reduction from 2010 levels
What is the long-term goal for global emissions?
Net zero emissions by 2050
What was the main outcome of COP24?
Countries agreed on a set of guidelines for implementing the Paris Agreement.
What was the main purpose of the 'High-Level Event on Entry into Force of the Paris Agreement' convened by the UN Secretary-General?
To provide an opportunity for countries to publicly commit to joining the Paris Agreement before the end of 2016.
What is the current status of the Paris Agreement?
All of the above
What is the next step towards the implementation of the Paris Agreement?
All of the above
What is one of the most significant aspects of the Paris Agreement?
It provides a mechanism to increase the level of climate ambition over time.
What is the main purpose of the transparency framework in the Paris Agreement?
To build mutual trust and confidence among countries in the implementation of the agreement.
How does the Paris Agreement help to address loss and damage from climate change?
It will help to scale up global efforts to address and minimize loss and damage from climate change.
What is the main signal that the Paris Agreement sends to the market?
That now is the time to invest in the low-emission economy.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a significant aspect of the Paris Agreement?
It establishes new emissions reduction targets for all countries.
What was the main purpose of the Ceremony convened by the UN Secretary-General on 22 April?
To provide an opportunity for countries to sign the Paris Agreement.
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