Renewable Energy in the Asia-Pacific
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What is the main recommendation of the United Nations study?

  • To accelerate the energy transition and boost the use of renewables in the Asia-Pacific region (correct)
  • To strengthen multilateral and regional power connectivity in the Asia-Pacific region
  • To incorporate climate-related provisions in RTAs to boost climate-smart trade
  • To develop a regional fund that defrays the costs of preparation of low-carbon transition
  • What is the estimated average annual economic losses caused by natural and biological hazards in the Asia-Pacific region according to the study?

  • $2 trillion
  • $1.1 trillion (correct)
  • $1.4 trillion
  • $780 billion
  • Which region suffers the worst consequences of climate change according to the study?

  • Asia-Pacific (correct)
  • Europe
  • South America
  • North America
  • What is the main reason for the increasing share of greenhouse gas emissions in the Asia-Pacific region according to the study?

    <p>Economic growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main consequence of adverse weather conditions in the Asia-Pacific region according to the study?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main shortcoming of countries' actions in nationally determined contributions to cut emissions and adapt to climate change according to the study?

    <p>Lack of ambition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main message of the United Nations under-secretary-general and executive secretary of ESCAP regarding the Asia-Pacific region's post-pandemic recovery?

    <p>Measures to put the economies of Asia and the Pacific on a low-carbon pathway must be front and center</p> Signup and view all the answers

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