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Which sector is notably mentioned as becoming competitive for zero-carbon solutions?
Which sector is notably mentioned as becoming competitive for zero-carbon solutions?
What significant action has the Philippines taken regarding coal?
What significant action has the Philippines taken regarding coal?
What is one aim of the CARE program in the Philippines?
What is one aim of the CARE program in the Philippines?
What is the primary focus of the Philippine Master Plan for Climate Change Resilient Forestry?
What is the primary focus of the Philippine Master Plan for Climate Change Resilient Forestry?
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By 2030, in which sectors could zero-carbon solutions become competitive?
By 2030, in which sectors could zero-carbon solutions become competitive?
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What is the primary role of developed countries in supporting less endowed countries under the Paris Agreement?
What is the primary role of developed countries in supporting less endowed countries under the Paris Agreement?
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What does the Paris Agreement emphasize regarding technology?
What does the Paris Agreement emphasize regarding technology?
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What mechanism does the Paris Agreement establish to track progress on climate actions?
What mechanism does the Paris Agreement establish to track progress on climate actions?
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How does the Paris Agreement support capacity building for developing nations?
How does the Paris Agreement support capacity building for developing nations?
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What is the goal of the Global Stocktake under the Paris Agreement?
What is the goal of the Global Stocktake under the Paris Agreement?
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Which of the following best describes the financial aspect of the Paris Agreement?
Which of the following best describes the financial aspect of the Paris Agreement?
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What trend has been observed since the Paris Agreement came into force?
What trend has been observed since the Paris Agreement came into force?
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What type of contributions does the Paris Agreement encourage from countries besides developed ones?
What type of contributions does the Paris Agreement encourage from countries besides developed ones?
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What is the primary goal of the Paris Agreement?
What is the primary goal of the Paris Agreement?
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What mechanism allows countries to communicate their plans under the Paris Agreement?
What mechanism allows countries to communicate their plans under the Paris Agreement?
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When did the Paris Agreement officially enter into force?
When did the Paris Agreement officially enter into force?
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Which nations have not yet ratified the Paris Agreement as of 2020?
Which nations have not yet ratified the Paris Agreement as of 2020?
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What aspect of climate action does the Paris Agreement emphasize for enhancing resilience?
What aspect of climate action does the Paris Agreement emphasize for enhancing resilience?
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What is the frequency of the climate action cycle under the Paris Agreement?
What is the frequency of the climate action cycle under the Paris Agreement?
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What does the Paris Agreement encourage countries to conserve?
What does the Paris Agreement encourage countries to conserve?
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Where was the Paris Agreement adopted?
Where was the Paris Agreement adopted?
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Study Notes
The Paris Agreement
- The Paris Agreement is a legally binding international treaty on climate change adopted in 2015.
- Its main goal is to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, ideally to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels.
- It also aims to enhance countries' abilities to adapt to climate change and make financial flows consistent with a low Greenhouse Gas emissions and climate-resilient pathway.
- It encourages countries to conserve and enhance sinks of Greenhouse Gas emissions, such as forests.
- The agreement emphasizes climate change education, training, public awareness, public participation, and public access to information.
- The Paris Agreement entered into force in November 2016 and has been ratified by 190 out of 197 countries as of 2020.
Mechanisms of the Paris Agreement
- The Paris Agreement provides a framework for financial, technical, and capacity-building support to countries in need.
- Developed countries are expected to take the lead in providing financial assistance to less developed and more vulnerable countries.
- Climate finance is crucial for both mitigation and adaptation, requiring significant investments to reduce emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
- The agreement promotes technology development and transfer to improve climate change resilience and reduce emissions, establishing a Technology Mechanism to accelerate these processes.
- Capacity-building is crucial for developing countries to address the challenges of climate change, and developed countries are encouraged to enhance their support in this area.
- To track progress, countries established an enhanced transparency framework (ETF) that requires them to report transparently on climate actions and progress.
- The information gathered through the ETF will feed into the Global Stocktake, which will assess collective progress towards long-term climate goals and provide recommendations for more ambitious plans.
Achievements of the Paris Agreement
- The years since the Agreement entered into force have seen the emergence of low-carbon solutions and new markets.
- More countries, regions, cities, and companies are setting carbon neutrality targets.
- Zero-carbon solutions are becoming competitive across economic sectors representing a significant portion of global emissions, notably in power and transport.
The Philippines and the Paris Agreement
- The Philippines is a pioneer in the Southeast Asian region for setting a moratorium on new coal projects and taking steps to promote renewable energy sources.
- The country is actively reviewing the ‘Philippine Energy Plan’ with the goal of accelerating decarbonisation.
- The CARE (Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises) program aims to boost green investment and jobs by reducing income taxes for renewable energy-related companies.
- The draft 'Philippine Energy Plan' forecasts a significant increase in solar energy uptake.
- The Philippine Master Plan for Climate Change Resilient Forestry aims to improve forest management of almost 7 million hectares of existing forests by 2026.
- The Philippines Development Plan 2017-2022 includes strategies to rehabilitate and restore degraded natural resources, protect fragile ecosystems, and improve the welfare of resource-dependent communities.
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Explore the essential aspects of the Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015 to combat climate change globally. This quiz covers its goals, mechanisms, and impact on international cooperation towards limiting global warming. Test your knowledge on its implementation and the role of different countries in achieving climate resilience.
