TED: Language shouldn't be a barrier to climate action | Sophia Kianni

The video discusses the personal experience of witnessing pollution in Iran and the lack of climate education in the country. It highlights the global issue of language barriers in accessing scientific research, with most being in English. The video emphasizes the need for climate education in local languages, especially in regions like Africa. It introduces Climate Cardinals, a youth-led initiative translating climate information into over 100 languages, advocating for global climate action and education.

What motivated the narrator to educate their relatives about climate change?

• Witnessing severe smog in Iran

• A school project

• A news article

• A conversation with a friend

What percentage of scientific articles are written in English, according to a 2012 study?

• 50%

• 90%

• 60%

• 80%

Which languages are the UN IPCC reports officially available in?

• Spanish, Portuguese, English, Russian

• English, French, German, Spanish

• English, Hindi, Arabic, Chinese

• Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish

What is a significant barrier to climate education in Africa?

• Lack of climate education in local languages

• Lack of internet access

• Political instability

• High cost of education

Which country is mentioned as being majority English-speaking among those most affected by climate change?

• Philippines

• Japan

• Brazil

• Canada

What is the primary goal of Climate Cardinals?

• To organize climate protests

• To translate climate information into multiple languages

• To fund climate research

• To create climate documentaries

How many languages has Climate Cardinals translated climate information into?

• Over 50

• Over 75

• Over 100

• Over 150