How and Why is the environment protected?

What is the main focus of the programme mentioned in the text?

• Promoting international trade

• Protecting the environment

• Protecting human rights

• Developing new technologies

According to the text, what are soft laws?

• Laws that deal with international watercourses

• Laws that protect specific aspects of the environment

• Laws that are binding and can lead to punishment

• Laws that are mere political commitments and not binding

What is the name of the law professor mentioned in the text?

• Mekong Delta

• Universal Declaration of Human Rights

• Francesco Sindico

• Rizwana Hasan

Which international agreement is mentioned in the text as dealing with climate change?

• European Union treaty

• Paris Agreement

• Universal Declaration of Human Rights

• Mekong River agreement

What is the major obstacle mentioned in the text for creating an international law to recognize people's right to help the environment?

• Lack of political commitment

• Lack of financial resources

• Lack of public awareness

• Lack of scientific evidence

In which country was the Ganges river declared a legal person for a certain period of time?

• Vietnam

• China

• India

• Thailand

What does the Paris Agreement allow countries to do in terms of protecting the environment?

• It gives power to a global environmental authority

• It imposes strict regulations on all countries

• It allows countries to decide how to protect their environment

• It sets specific laws for each country

What can one country do if another country causes significant damage, such as flooding?

• Engage in diplomatic negotiations

• Nothing, as international law does not cover such situations

• Seek help from global environmental organizations

• Sue the other country in court

In which country has a river been given rights along with the creation of a commission to protect it?

• Colombia

• Thailand

• India

• Vietnam

According to the text, what is the main purpose of the Paris Agreement?

• To establish a global environmental authority

• To encourage countries to take action on climate change

• To set specific laws for each country

• To impose strict regulations on all countries