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International Agreements and Protocols

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Which international agreement aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20% below 1990 levels by 2020?

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Paris Agreement

  3. Montreal Protocol

  4. Copenhagen Accord


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kyoto Protocol, adopted in 1997, set binding emission reduction targets for industrialized countries for the period 2008-2012.

What is the primary objective of the Paris Agreement?

  1. To limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius

  2. To phase out fossil fuels by 2050

  3. To promote sustainable development

  4. To establish a global carbon market


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015, aims to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels.

Which protocol focuses on the protection of the ozone layer by phasing out the production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances?

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Paris Agreement

  3. Montreal Protocol

  4. Copenhagen Accord


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Montreal Protocol, adopted in 1987, aims to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances.

What is the main goal of the Copenhagen Accord?

  1. To set binding emission reduction targets for all countries

  2. To establish a global carbon market

  3. To promote sustainable development

  4. To provide financial assistance to developing countries for climate change mitigation and adaptation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Copenhagen Accord, adopted in 2009, aimed to provide financial assistance to developing countries for climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Which international agreement aims to promote sustainable development and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through technology transfer and financial assistance to developing countries?

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Paris Agreement

  3. Montreal Protocol

  4. Copenhagen Accord


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015, aims to promote sustainable development and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through technology transfer and financial assistance to developing countries.

What is the main objective of the Kyoto Protocol's Clean Development Mechanism?

  1. To promote sustainable development in developing countries

  2. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions in industrialized countries

  3. To establish a global carbon market

  4. To provide financial assistance to developing countries for climate change mitigation and adaptation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) under the Kyoto Protocol aims to promote sustainable development in developing countries by allowing industrialized countries to invest in emission reduction projects in developing countries.

Which international agreement focuses on reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation?

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Paris Agreement

  3. Montreal Protocol

  4. REDD+ Agreement


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The REDD+ Agreement, also known as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) REDD+ Programme, aims to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation.

What is the primary goal of the Paris Agreement's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)?

  1. To set binding emission reduction targets for all countries

  2. To promote sustainable development

  3. To establish a global carbon market

  4. To provide financial assistance to developing countries for climate change mitigation and adaptation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement are voluntary commitments by countries to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

Which international agreement aims to promote cooperation on climate change research and systematic observation?

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Paris Agreement

  3. Montreal Protocol

  4. Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) Agreement


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) Agreement aims to promote cooperation on climate change research and systematic observation.

What is the main objective of the Montreal Protocol's Multilateral Fund?

  1. To provide financial assistance to developing countries for phasing out ozone-depleting substances

  2. To promote sustainable development in developing countries

  3. To establish a global ozone monitoring network

  4. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions in industrialized countries


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Multilateral Fund under the Montreal Protocol provides financial assistance to developing countries for phasing out ozone-depleting substances.

Which international agreement aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international aviation?

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Paris Agreement

  3. Montreal Protocol

  4. International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Agreement


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Agreement aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international aviation.

What is the main goal of the Paris Agreement's Adaptation Fund?

  1. To provide financial assistance to developing countries for climate change mitigation

  2. To promote sustainable development in developing countries

  3. To establish a global carbon market

  4. To provide financial assistance to developing countries for climate change adaptation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Adaptation Fund under the Paris Agreement provides financial assistance to developing countries for climate change adaptation.

Which international agreement focuses on reducing emissions of short-lived climate pollutants, such as black carbon and methane?

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Paris Agreement

  3. Montreal Protocol

  4. Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) Agreement


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) Agreement focuses on reducing emissions of short-lived climate pollutants, such as black carbon and methane.

What is the main objective of the Kyoto Protocol's Joint Implementation (JI) mechanism?

  1. To promote sustainable development in developing countries

  2. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions in industrialized countries

  3. To establish a global carbon market

  4. To provide financial assistance to developing countries for climate change mitigation and adaptation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Joint Implementation (JI) mechanism under the Kyoto Protocol allows industrialized countries to invest in emission reduction projects in other industrialized countries.

Which international agreement aims to promote cooperation on climate change science and technology?

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Paris Agreement

  3. Montreal Protocol

  4. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Agreement


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Agreement aims to promote cooperation on climate change science and technology.

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