QUIZ 03 Developing nations say

What is the main concern of Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley?

• The cost of rebuilding after storms

• The extinction of species

• The compensation for loss and damage caused by climate change

• The responsibility of developing countries

Why are developing countries asking richer ones to contribute to a loss and damage fund?

• To help with the cost of rebuilding after storms

• To compensate for the extinction of species

• To acknowledge responsibility for climate change

• To address the impacts of climate change

What has been the progress on loss and damage since the Paris climate talks in 2015?

• Industrialized countries have committed funding

• Developing countries have taken responsibility for climate change

• Loss and damage has been effectively addressed

• Progress has been slow

Why have industrialized countries been reluctant to commit funding for loss and damage?

• They fear being legally liable for the impacts of climate change

• They believe loss and damage is not a crucial part of climate justice

• They have already provided sufficient funding

• They are not responsible for climate change

What did developed countries push for in the 2015 Paris climate summit?

• Recognition of the need to address loss and damage

• Language specifying liability for loss and damage

• Financial compensation for developing nations

• Exclusion of developing countries from the agreement

Why did developed countries want to avoid admitting responsibility for their share of heat-trapping pollution?

• To prevent being legally liable for the impacts of climate change

• To avoid setting a precedent for international courts

• To ensure endless financial responsibility

• To protect the interests of developing countries

Who is Raeed Ali and what does he believe wealthy countries should do?

• A climate activist from Fiji; provide finance for loss and damage

• A climate scientist from the U.S; acknowledge responsibility for climate change

• A politician from Barbados; compensate for the extinction of species

• A youth activist from the European Union; address the impacts of climate change