Key Recommendations of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Report Quiz

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What is the significance of the Paris Agreement according to the text?

It mandates a reduction of global GHG emissions by 60% in 2035.
It enforces the rapid elimination of all fossil fuels globally.
It obliges countries to increase their ambitions every five years.
It has galvanised countries into setting goals and acknowledging the urgency of the climate crisis. (correct)

What is emphasized as crucial for the economic transition according to the text?

Achieving rapid economic growth
Ensuring rapid disruptive change
Prioritizing economic benefits over social inclusivity
Ensuring an equitable and inclusive transition (correct)

What is the specific target mentioned for reducing global GHG emissions by 2030 in the text?

43% (correct)
60%
50%
30%

What action is recommended regarding renewable energy and fossil fuels?

Scaling up renewable energy and rapidly eliminating all fossil fuels (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal in terms of CO2 emissions highlighted in the text for 2050?

Reaching net zero CO2 emissions globally (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key points of contention discussed in the text?

The role of developing nations in climate funds (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Global Stocktake mentioned in the text?

Keeping global temperature rise below 1.5 degrees Celsius (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended increase in renewable energy capacity by 2030 according to the text?

Tripling the current capacity to at least 11,000 GW (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does the text propose to enhance global energy efficiency improvements by 2030?

Doubling the annual rate to over 4% (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the foundational principle discussed in relation to climate responsibilities in the text?

'Common but Differentiated Responsibilities' (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is mentioned as hosting the fund in the text?

World Bank (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the major outcome of COP 19 in 2013?

Creation of the L&D fund to assist developing nations (B) Signup and view all the answers

What significant event happened at COP 27 in November 2022?

Setting up the L&D fund (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the TC4 Meeting regarding the L&D fund?

No resolution was reached (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which COP led to the establishment of the Santiago Network for L&D?

COP 25 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Transitional Committee established after COP 27?

To discuss L&D funds operationalization (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which COP summit aimed to continue discussions over three years regarding the operationalization of the L&D fund?

COP 26 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical agricultural practice to encourage for reducing emissions and enhancing carbon sinks?

Transitioning to sustainable farming practices (B) Signup and view all the answers

How are most adaptation efforts described in the text?

Fragmented, incremental, and unequally distributed (A) Signup and view all the answers

What kind of action is needed to address 'loss and damage' according to the text?

Comprehensive action across climate and development policies (C) Signup and view all the answers

What financial shift is described as essential in the text?

A substantial shift to support low greenhouse gas emissions and climate-resilient development (A) Signup and view all the answers

By what percentage does the text suggest increasing global energy efficiency improvements by 2030?

From 2% to over 4% annually (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one specific measure proposed for accelerating efforts globally towards net zero by around mid-century?

Tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Partnership for Net Zero Industry and The Global Matchmaking Platform initiatives announced at COP28?

To support developing countries in decarbonising heavy-emitting sectors (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which two organizations are currently the joint interim heads of the secretariat for the Climate Club?

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and International Energy Agency (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of the Africa Green Industrialisation Initiative (AGII) launched at COP28?

Accelerating green industries and businesses across Africa (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why does Africa play a significant role in the energy transition according to the text?

Africa has 40% of the world's critical minerals needed for energy transition (D) Signup and view all the answers

What role do Germany and Chile currently play in the Climate Club?

They co-chair the club for two-year terms (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason stated in the text that underscores the importance of green industrialization in Africa?

To utilize Africa's vast mineral resources for prosperity (D) Signup and view all the answers