Iceland Will Raise Tourism Tax to Fight Climate Change

The transcript covers Iceland's ambitious climate goals, including becoming carbon neutral by 2040, and the steps taken since 2018 to achieve these goals. It discusses the energy transition, circular economy, and the impact of tourism on the environment. The transcript also highlights Iceland's efforts in gender equality, focusing on pay equity and the challenges of a gender-segregated labor market. Additionally, it addresses Iceland's security concerns amid the ongoing war in Ukraine and its NATO membership, emphasizing the importance of multilateral cooperation.

What year did Iceland implement its first properly financed climate action plan?

• 2015

• 2018

• 2020

• 2022

What is one of the main reasons Iceland's emissions per capita are above the EU average?

• Lack of renewable energy sources

• High population density

• Significant tourism and heavy industry

• Heavy reliance on fossil fuels

What economic measure has Iceland introduced to address the environmental impact of tourism?

• Reducing the number of flights

• Introducing city taxes for tourists

• Banning all tourist activities

• Subsidizing fossil fuel usage

What is a significant factor contributing to the gender pay gap in Iceland?

• High unemployment rate among women

• Lack of education opportunities for women

• Discrimination in hiring practices

• Gender-segregated labor market

What initiative has Iceland taken to address the undervaluation of sectors dominated by women?

• Offering tax incentives

• Reducing working hours

• Creating a task force

• Increasing minimum wage

How has the Russian invasion of Ukraine affected Iceland's security policies?

• Strengthening of military forces

• Withdrawal from NATO

• Reduction in defense spending

• Increased focus on multilateral cooperation

What is Iceland's position on NATO membership following the Ukraine crisis?

• Iceland seeks to form a new alliance

• Iceland remains committed to NATO membership

• Iceland plans to leave NATO

• Iceland is undecided about NATO membership