Climate Change and Environmental Issues

The UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) primarily focuses on:

• Agricultural productivity enhancement

• Sustainable land management

• Reforestation

• Soil quality improvement

The Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) target is part of:

• UNFCCC

• CBD

• UNCCD

• Ramsar Convention

Which continent is most affected by desertification?

• Europe

• Asia

• Africa

• South America

What is the main cause of desertification?

• Urbanization

• Overgrazing and deforestation

• Industrial pollution

• Natural erosion

Which global initiative aligns with the UNCCD's goals?

• REDD+

• Great Green Wall Initiative

• Blue Carbon Strategy

• Arctic Council Framework

Carbon credits were introduced under:

• Paris Agreement

• Montreal Protocol

• Kyoto Protocol

• Nagoya Protocol

What does one carbon credit represent?

• The emission of 1 metric ton of CO2 equivalent

• The reduction of 10 metric tons of CO2 equivalent

• The sequestration of 100 kg of methane

• A penalty for exceeding emission limits

Which global market facilitates carbon trading?

• Carbon Exchange Forum

• European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS)

• Clean Development Mechanism (CDM)

• REDD+ Market Framework

Which country is the largest buyer of carbon credits?

• China

• India

• Japan

• United States

What is the key feature of REDD+ in relation to carbon credits?

• Protecting wetlands

• Reducing deforestation and forest degradation

• Enhancing industrial efficiency

• Promoting renewable energy projects