OCED's Gurria on Paris Agreement, Climate Change

OCED's Gurria on Paris Agreement, Climate Change

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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.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the proposed carbon pricing by 2030?

$20 per ton

$10 per ton

$100 per ton

$40 to $60 per ton

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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