Climate Change Policies and International Agreements

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Which international agreement aims to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels?

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Paris Agreement

  3. Copenhagen Accord

  4. Montreal Protocol


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Paris Agreement is a legally binding international treaty on climate change. The goal of the agreement is to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels.

Which country was the first to ratify the Kyoto Protocol?

  1. Japan

  2. Canada

  3. United States

  4. Russia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Japan was the first country to ratify the Kyoto Protocol in 2002.

What is the main objective of the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) under the Kyoto Protocol?

  1. To promote sustainable development in developing countries

  2. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions

  3. To facilitate technology transfer

  4. To provide financial assistance to developing countries


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main objective of the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) under the Kyoto Protocol is to promote sustainable development in developing countries by allowing them to earn certified emission reduction (CER) credits for projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Which international agreement aims to phase out the production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), a potent greenhouse gas?

  1. Montreal Protocol

  2. Paris Agreement

  3. Kyoto Protocol

  4. Copenhagen Accord


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Montreal Protocol is an international agreement that aims to phase out the production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances, including hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).

What is the main objective of the Green Climate Fund (GCF)?

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

  2. To promote sustainable development in developing countries

  3. To facilitate technology transfer

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


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main objective of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) is to provide financial assistance to developing countries for climate change mitigation and adaptation.

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

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Paris Agreement

  3. Copenhagen Accord

  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 objective of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement?

  1. To set national targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions

  2. To promote sustainable development

  3. To facilitate technology transfer

  4. To provide financial assistance to developing countries


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main objective of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement is to set national targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Paris Agreement

  3. Copenhagen Accord

  4. International Maritime Organization (IMO) Agreement


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Agreement aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping.

What is the main objective of the Global Environment Facility (GEF)?

  1. To provide financial assistance to developing countries for environmental protection

  2. To promote sustainable development

  3. To facilitate technology transfer

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


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main objective of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) is to provide financial assistance to developing countries for environmental protection.

Which international agreement aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation and forest degradation?

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Paris Agreement

  3. Copenhagen Accord

  4. Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) Agreement


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) Agreement aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation and forest degradation.

What is the main objective of the Adaptation Fund under the Kyoto Protocol?

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

  2. To promote sustainable development

  3. To facilitate technology transfer

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


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main objective of the Adaptation Fund under the Kyoto Protocol is to provide financial assistance to developing countries for climate change adaptation.

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

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Paris Agreement

  3. Copenhagen Accord

  4. Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) Agreement


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) Agreement aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture.

What is the main objective of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN)?

  1. To promote the transfer of climate technologies to developing countries

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

  3. To facilitate technology transfer

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


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main objective of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is to promote the transfer of climate technologies to developing countries.

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

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Paris Agreement

  3. Copenhagen Accord

  4. Global Industry Coalition for Climate Change (GICCC) Agreement


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Global Industry Coalition for Climate Change (GICCC) Agreement aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from industry.

What is the main objective of the Warsaw International Mechanism for Loss and Damage associated with Climate Change Impacts?

  1. To provide financial assistance to developing countries for loss and damage associated with climate change impacts

  2. To promote sustainable development

  3. To facilitate technology transfer

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


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main objective of the Warsaw International Mechanism for Loss and Damage associated with Climate Change Impacts is to provide financial assistance to developing countries for loss and damage associated with climate change impacts.

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