COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai Quiz

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What does COP stand for?

• Conference of the People

• Conference of the Parties

• Council of the Presidents

• Convention of the Participants

Where did the COP28 summit take place?

• London, UK

• New York, USA

• Dubai, UAE

• Paris, France

Why was holding COP28 in Dubai controversial?

• Dubai is not a member of the UN

• Dubai is a small country

• Dubai is a major oil-producing nation

• Dubai has a history of climate activism

What is the goal of limiting long-term global temperature rises to 1.5C known as?

• The Temperature Target

• The Paris Agreement

• The Climate Accord

• The Dubai Declaration

How many nations were represented in the COP28 talks?

• 150 nations

• 200 nations

• 100 nations

• 50 nations

Who gave the opening address at COP28?

• Emmanuel Macron

• Rishi Sunak

• King Charles

• Pope Francis

What was the draft text of the COP28 agreement criticised for?

• Lack of focus on climate finance

• Lack of focus on nature conservation

• Weak language on the future of fossil fuels

• Weak language on the future of renewable energy

What is the purpose of the 'loss and damage' fund agreed at COP27?

• To fund renewable energy projects in developing countries

• To provide aid for natural disasters in developed countries

• To compensate poorer countries facing climate change effects

• To support climate research in developed countries

What was the target amount pledged by developed countries to give to developing countries by 2020?

• $200bn

• $50bn

• $500bn

• $100bn

What do critics accuse previous COPs of?

• Over-regulation

• Greenwashing

• Underestimating climate change

• Ignoring renewable energy