Ottmar Edenhofer: Managing the Global Commons 4/5

What was a major driver of GDP and population growth over the last 200 years?

• Global trade expansion

• Technological advancements

• Institutional innovations and fossil fuel discovery

• Agricultural development

Why is the increase in global mean temperature a concern?

• It causes technological advancements

• It leads to economic growth

• It increases global biodiversity

• It poses risks due to tipping points in the Earth's system

What is the relationship between economic growth and emissions historically?

• Economic growth has led to stable emissions

• Economic growth has been linked to increased emissions

• Economic growth is unrelated to emissions

• Economic growth has always reduced emissions

What is a significant challenge in transforming the global energy system?

• Lack of renewable energy sources

• Over-reliance on nuclear power

• Dependence on a single technology

• Need for a diverse portfolio of mitigation options

What is a key component of managing climate change according to the speaker?

• International governance and collective action

• Technological innovation

• Economic isolationism

• Increased fossil fuel use