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**AGENDA** 1. Responses to Environmental Issues 2. The United Nations Environmental Programme 3. The Sustainable Development Goals 4. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 5. International Environmental Treaties 6. Non-governmental Responses 7. Canada's Res...

**AGENDA** 1. Responses to Environmental Issues 2. The United Nations Environmental Programme 3. The Sustainable Development Goals 4. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 5. International Environmental Treaties 6. Non-governmental Responses 7. Canada's Response to Environmental Issues ### United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) ### United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) ### United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) Climate Change ### United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) Post Conflict and Disaster Management ### United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) Ecosystem Management ### United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) Environmental Governance ### United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) Harmful Substances and Hazardous Waste ### United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) Resource Efficiency and Sustainable Consumption and Production ### United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) A. Climate Change B. Harmful Substances and Hazardous Waste A. Appointing representatives from each country to make decisions regarding the environment. C. Weighs in on important environmental decisions and will often act as the final decision making authority when issues can't be resolved. D. Acts a mediator when there are disputes among countries regarding environmental governance. B. The Hague which is the international court established by the United Nations C. At the Association in their headquarters of Nairobi, Kenya D. The G20 Summit which includes major world leaders ### What year was UNEP established? B. 1945 C. 1963 D. 1980    The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change --------------------------------------------- The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ------------------------------------------------------------------ The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change --------------------------------------------- ### How many sustainable development goals are there? A. 19 B. 23 #### D) 12 B. UNEP and the Work Bank C. The World Meteorological Organization and all 193 member states of the United Nations D. None of the above ### When are the sustainable development goals supposed to be met by? A. 2025 #### B) 2030 C. 2035 D. 2020- however they were not met at this time. What is the main purpose of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change? B. To encourage sustainable economic growth C. To conduct original research on climate change. D. To aid government leaders in establishing policies related to climate change ##### International Environmental Treaties  ##### International Environmental Treaties 1. Paris Agreement (2015) 2. Kyoto Protocol (1997) 3. Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (1987) 4. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) (1992) 5. United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) (1994) 6. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) (1973) 7. Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (1971) 8. Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal (1989) 9. Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) (2001) 10. Antarctic Treaty System (1959) ##### International Environmental Treaties ##### International Environmental Treaties  ##### International Environmental Treaties ##### International Environmental Treaties ##### International Environmental Treaties  What is the main goal of the Paris Agreement? A. To ensure that developed countries are helping less developed countries conduct climate change research. B. To encourage developing countries to implement systems for sustainable economic growth C. To ensure the sustainable development goals are met by 2030. Under the Paris Agreement how often do countries provide updates on their goals? C. Only when asked by the committee D. Every two years Which of the following is true about the Paris Agreement? C. Countries that fail to meet their garget goals are required to set and update their climate goals every two years. D. The agreement enforces climate goals through mandatory inspections by the United Nations. What is the purpose of The Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)? A. To protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of substances that harm it. B. To encourage sustainable economic growth. Non-Governmental Responses ========================== ###### Overview Non-Governmental Responses ========================== ###### Greenpeace  Non-Governmental Responses ========================== ###### Greenpeace  Non-Governmental Responses ========================== ###### Greenpeace Non-Governmental Responses ========================== ###### Greenpeace  Non-Governmental Responses ========================== ###### Ecojustice Canada  Non-Governmental Responses ========================== ###### Ecojustice Canada Non-Governmental Responses ========================== ###### Canada  Canada's Response to Environmental Issues ========================================= ###### National Responses Canada's Response to Environmental Issues ========================================= ###### National Responses  Canada's Response to Environmental Issues ========================================= ###### National Responses Canada's Response to Environmental Issues ========================================= ###### National Responses  Canada's Response to Environmental Issues ========================================= ###### National Responses Where was Greenpeace started? C. The United States D. Australia Which of the following is not an area of focus for Ecojustice? A. Climate Change B. Biodiversity Protection Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of carbon pricing in Canada's climate plan? C. To apply a uniform tax across all provinces, regardless of their own carbon pricing systems. D. To reduce taxes for businesses that use renewable energy sources. What is a common criticism of Canada's current climate policies? C. Canada contributes a negligible amount of greenhouse gas emissions globally, so further action is unnecessary. D. Canada's climate policies primarily focus on reducing emissions in other countries.