TED: Europe's plan to become the first carbon-neutral continent | Ursula von der Leyen

The video discusses Europe's ambition to become the first carbon-neutral continent by 2050, highlighting the European Green Deal as a roadmap with 50 actions. Despite challenges like COVID-19, Europe remains committed to its climate goals, increasing its emission reduction target to 55% by 2030. The video emphasizes the need for global cooperation and the allocation of significant resources to achieve these objectives.

What is the primary objective of the European Union by 2050?

• To reduce population growth

• To expand its borders

• To become the first carbon-neutral continent

• To double its economic output

Which initiative serves as the roadmap for the EU's climate neutrality goal?

• The Paris Agreement

• The European Green Deal

• The Global Climate Pact

• The Kyoto Protocol

What was the EU's original greenhouse gas reduction target for 2030?

• 30%

• 50%

• 60%

• 40%

What is the new greenhouse gas reduction target set by the EU for 2030?

• 45%

• 50%

• 60%

• 55%

What percentage of the EU's recovery budget is planned to be allocated to climate goals?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

What is the EU's stance on cooperation for climate change?

• It prefers to work alone

• It focuses solely on internal policies

• It only cooperates with other continents

• It is open to cooperation with anyone ready to engage

What is the role of citizens in the EU's climate change strategy?

• Citizens are required to fund projects

• Citizens are only informed about policies

• Citizens are encouraged to support and sustain actions

• Citizens have no role