TED: Why climate change is a threat to human rights | Mary Robinson

The transcript covers the speaker's journey from early life in Ireland to becoming the first woman President of Ireland, focusing on human rights and justice. It highlights her realization of climate change as a human rights issue and the need for climate justice. The speaker emphasizes global inequality, the urgency for action, and innovative solutions to climate challenges. The historical context of 1945 is compared to 2015, urging a shift in consciousness for a sustainable future.

What motivated the speaker to focus on human rights and justice during her presidency?

• Her interactions with the European Union

• Her travels around the world

• Her education in law

• Her upbringing with four brothers

What challenge does President Tong of Kiribati face due to climate change?

• Lack of international recognition

• Political instability

• Rising sea levels threatening his country's existence

• Economic recession

Why does the speaker believe climate change is a significant threat to human rights?

• It is a new area of study

• It is a topic of scientific debate

• It impacts people's basic rights like food and water

• It affects polar bears and glaciers

What is the main reason for the global inequality in climate change impacts?

• Developing countries emit more greenhouse gases

• Climate change affects all countries equally

• Developed countries have more resources

• Those who emit the least suffer the most

What is required to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050?

• Increased fossil fuel usage

• Reducing renewable energy sources

• International cooperation and support

• More industrialization

Which country has committed to being carbon neutral by 2021?

• California

• Hawaii

• Ethiopia

• Costa Rica

What historical event does the speaker compare the current climate action to?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The end of the Cold War

• The end of the Second World War

• The signing of the Magna Carta

What is the significance of the upcoming summits mentioned by the speaker?

• They are about technological advancements

• They aim to establish a binding climate agreement

• They will address global economic policies

• They focus on military alliances

Which group is NOT mentioned as being involved in the climate change movement?

• The women's movement

• Faith-based organizations

• The business community

• The military

What does the speaker hope future generations will say about the actions taken in 2015?

• They ignored the climate crisis

• They made decisions that improved the world

• They focused on economic growth

• They prioritized technological advancements