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Climate Change Activism and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

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What is the primary objective of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)?

  1. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change

  2. To promote sustainable development and economic growth

  3. To protect biodiversity and ecosystems

  4. To address the social and economic impacts of climate change

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary objective of the UNFCCC is to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that prevents dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system.

Which article of the UNFCCC outlines the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities (CBDR-RC)?

  1. Article 2

  2. Article 3

  3. Article 4

  4. Article 5

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Article 3 of the UNFCCC states that parties should protect the climate system for the benefit of present and future generations, and that they should take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with their common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities.

What is the Kyoto Protocol to the UNFCCC?

  1. An international agreement that sets binding emission reduction targets for developed countries

  2. A voluntary agreement that encourages countries to reduce their emissions

  3. A framework for international cooperation on climate change adaptation

  4. A mechanism for providing financial assistance to developing countries for climate change mitigation and adaptation

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement that sets binding emission reduction targets for developed countries for the period 2008-2012.

Which country was the first to ratify the Kyoto Protocol?

  1. Japan

  2. China

  3. United States

  4. Russia

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Japan was the first country to ratify the Kyoto Protocol in 1997.

What is the Paris Agreement to the UNFCCC?

  1. An international agreement that sets binding emission reduction targets for all countries

  2. A voluntary agreement that encourages countries to reduce their emissions

  3. A framework for international cooperation on climate change adaptation

  4. A mechanism for providing financial assistance to developing countries for climate change mitigation and adaptation

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Paris Agreement is an international agreement that sets binding emission reduction targets for all countries for the period 2020-2030.

Which country was the first to ratify the Paris Agreement?

  1. France

  2. China

  3. United States

  4. India

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

France was the first country to ratify the Paris Agreement in 2016.

What is the goal of the Paris Agreement?

  1. To limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels

  2. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2050

  3. To achieve net zero emissions by 2050

  4. To adapt to the impacts of climate change

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The goal of the Paris Agreement is to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels.

What is the role of climate change activism in the UNFCCC process?

  1. To raise awareness of climate change and its impacts

  2. To advocate for ambitious climate action

  3. To hold governments accountable for their climate commitments

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change activism plays a crucial role in the UNFCCC process by raising awareness of climate change and its impacts, advocating for ambitious climate action, and holding governments accountable for their climate commitments.

Which climate change activist is known for her work on climate justice and the rights of indigenous peoples?

  1. Greta Thunberg

  2. Naomi Klein

  3. Vandana Shiva

  4. Bill McKibben

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vandana Shiva is an Indian environmental activist who has worked extensively on climate justice and the rights of indigenous peoples.

Which climate change activist is known for his work on the divestment movement?

  1. Greta Thunberg

  2. Naomi Klein

  3. Vandana Shiva

  4. Bill McKibben

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bill McKibben is an American environmental activist who is known for his work on the divestment movement, which calls on institutions to divest from fossil fuels.

Which climate change activist is known for her work on the Green New Deal?

  1. Greta Thunberg

  2. Naomi Klein

  3. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

  4. Bill McKibben

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is an American politician who is known for her work on the Green New Deal, a proposal for a comprehensive plan to address climate change and economic inequality.

Which climate change activist is known for her work on the Extinction Rebellion movement?

  1. Greta Thunberg

  2. Naomi Klein

  3. Vandana Shiva

  4. Extinction Rebellion

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Extinction Rebellion is a global environmental movement that uses nonviolent civil disobedience to raise awareness of the climate crisis and demand action from governments.

What is the role of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in the UNFCCC process?

  1. To provide scientific assessments of climate change

  2. To develop climate change policies

  3. To implement climate change projects

  4. To monitor climate change impacts

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The role of the IPCC in the UNFCCC process is to provide scientific assessments of climate change, its impacts, and potential response options.

What is the Green Climate Fund (GCF)?

  1. A financial mechanism established by the UNFCCC to support climate change mitigation and adaptation projects in developing countries

  2. A voluntary fund established by the World Bank to support climate change projects in developing countries

  3. A fund established by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to support climate change projects in developing countries

  4. A fund established by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to support climate change projects in developing countries

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The GCF is a financial mechanism established by the UNFCCC to support climate change mitigation and adaptation projects in developing countries.

What is the role of the Adaptation Fund in the UNFCCC process?

  1. To provide financial support for climate change adaptation projects in developing countries

  2. To develop climate change adaptation policies

  3. To implement climate change adaptation projects

  4. To monitor climate change adaptation impacts

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The role of the Adaptation Fund in the UNFCCC process is to provide financial support for climate change adaptation projects in developing countries.

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