OCED's Gurria on Paris Agreement, Climate Change

The transcript discusses global climate commitments, highlighting the need for more ambitious goals to stay under the two-degree limit. It addresses the US's departure from the Paris Agreement and the role of local governments and private sectors in reducing emissions. The text also covers financial aid for developing countries, the importance of market involvement, and the Paris Collaborative's efforts to tackle urban pollution. Finally, it touches on leadership changes within the OECD.

What is the main purpose of the summit discussed in the first section?

• To plan a new trade agreement

• To celebrate past achievements

• To discuss economic growth

• To provide political muscle for climate commitments

What is the impact of the US leaving the Paris Agreement?

• It has led to increased emissions in the US

• It has encouraged other countries to leave

• It has slowed down global efforts to reduce emissions

• It has no impact on global emissions

What is the proposed carbon pricing by 2030?

• $20 per ton

• $10 per ton

• $100 per ton

• $40 to $60 per ton

What is the goal of the $100 billion fund?

• To invest in fossil fuels

• To build new infrastructure in developed countries

• To aid poorer countries in climate efforts

• To support developed countries

What is the role of financial markets in climate defense?

• To invest in non-renewable energy

• To reduce job creation

• To make climate defense a profitable business

• To ignore climate issues

How does the Paris Collaborative aim to improve air quality in cities?

• By promoting green budgeting

• By building more factories

• By reducing public transportation

• By increasing industrial production

What is the significance of Catherine Mann's departure from OECD?

• It marks a shift in OECD's economic focus

• It has no impact on OECD

• It results in a decrease in climate funding

• It leads to a new trade agreement