Climate Change and Ecosystem Resilience

The video discusses the impacts of human-induced climate change, highlighting the increasing severity of extreme weather events and their effects on ecosystems and human societies. Vulnerable communities are disproportionately affected, with limited resources to adapt. The report emphasizes the interconnectedness of climate, human society, and biodiversity, urging immediate action to mitigate risks. Nature-based solutions and urban adaptation strategies are explored as potential responses. The urgency of global climate action is underscored, with a call for transformative changes to ensure a livable future.

What is the current human-caused global warming level?

• 3.0 degrees Celsius

• 0.5 degrees Celsius

• 1.1 degrees Celsius

• 2.0 degrees Celsius

Which of the following is NOT a climate extreme event mentioned in the video?

• Heat waves

• Droughts

• Earthquakes

• Flooding

How many people are estimated to live in climate change hot spots?

• 1.1 to 1.5 billion

• 2.2 to 2.5 billion

• 3.3 to 3.6 billion

• 4.4 to 4.7 billion

Which regions are identified as climate change hot spots?

• East Asia and the Middle East

• Australia and New Zealand

• Africa, South Asia, South and Central America, small islands, and the Arctic

• North America and Europe

What is maladaptation?

• Adaptation actions that have no impact

• Adaptation actions that are too expensive

• Adaptation actions that result in unintended negative consequences

• Adaptation actions that are not scientifically proven

Which groups are most affected by maladaptation?

• High-income households

• Urban residents

• Indigenous peoples, ethnic minorities, and disadvantaged groups

• Government officials

What percentage of the world's ecosystems need to be protected and restored to help build climate resilience?

• 50 to 70 percent

• 20 to 30 percent

• 10 to 20 percent

• 30 to 50 percent

What is the relationship between climate, human society, and biodiversity?

• Only human society affects biodiversity

• Only climate affects human society

• They are independent of each other

• They are interdependent and influence each other

What does the report emphasize about climate action?

• Half measures are sufficient

• Only local actions are needed

• Immediate and ambitious action is necessary

• It can be delayed without consequences

What is the main purpose of IPCC reports?

• To fundraise for climate initiatives

• To promote specific political agendas

• To provide up-to-date science related to climate change for policy makers

• To entertain the public