3.1 Climate Action

'Adaptation strategies aim to stabilise or reduce greenhouse gas emissions.' True or false?

• False

• True

What is the main goal of adaptation strategies in response to climate change?

• To reduce greenhouse gas emissions

• To stabilize the climate

• To address the impacts of climate change

Which of the following is an example of a climate change adaptation strategy? You may select more than one option.

• Building seawalls to protect against rising sea levels

• Decreasing carbon emissions

• Build green infrastructure such as green roofs on buildings

Which one of the following is not a mitigation strategy?

• Desalination

• Installing solar panels

• Promoting public transportation

• Use of energy-efficient appliances

'Countries with effective adaptation strategies need not implement mitigation strategies.' True or False?

• False

• True

The impacts of climate change is evenly felt across all countries.

• False

• True

Is climate change a global issue?

• Yes, it affects the entire world

• No, it only affects certain regions

Which one of the following explains why climate change is a threat multiplier?

• Climate change is a threat multiplier as it affects the entire world.

• Climate change is a threat multiplier as it results in the loss of lives.

• Climate change is a threat multiplier as it worsens existing threats as well as create more threats to people and the environment.

Which of the following are reasons why climate change affects a country's sustainable development? You may select more than one option.

• Climate change causes the spread of insect-borne diseases, hindering sustainable development.

• Climate change reduces agricultural productivity, which will hinder sustainable development.

• Climate change results in more solar radiation to enter earth's atmosphere, causing heat waves, hindering sustainable development.

• Extreme weather events related to climate change will result in huge damages to properties and infrastructure, hindering sustainable development