The Government’s Role in the Environment in Colombia

What is one of the objectives of the Climate Action Law in Colombia?

• Reach carbon neutrality by 2050

• Reduce carbon emissions by 50%

• Eliminate protection of marine areas

• Increase deforestation by 30%

What percentage of marine and continental areas is sought to be protected by law?

• 30%

• 10%

• 20%

• 40%

What is one of the approaches defined by President Duque in terms of renewable energies?

• Work to mitigate climate impacts

• Promote unethical business practices

• Protect marine ecosystems

• Increase dependence on fossil fuels

What was declared regarding farmers and tropical forests?

• Farmers will be paid for environmental services

• Farmers will be fined for deforestation

• Tropical forests will be logged

• No measures will be taken to protect the forests

What is one of the reforestation goals in Colombia?

• Plant 100 million trees

• Plant 200 million trees

• Plant 50 million trees

• Plant 10 million trees

What is mentioned as one of the functions of trees in Colombia?

• Increase deforestation

• Eliminate biodiversity

• Provide oxygen to breathe

• Generate air pollution

What percentage is sought to reduce the deforestation rate in Colombia?

• 60%

• 50%

• 90%

• 70%

What is mentioned as one of the actions to be taken to combat climate change?

• Restore at least one million hectares

• Increase deforestation

• Protect only 10% of marine areas

• Not implement management plans for coastal areas

What stands out as one of the environmental concerns in Colombia?

• What stands out as one of the environmental concerns in Colombia?

• Deforestation is not a problem

• Lack of environmental aid projects

• Lack of interest in environmental protection