COP26��Glasgow Climate Talks Latest: Nov. 9

The video discusses Germany's financial aid to vulnerable countries and Barack Obama's speech on climate change, highlighting the challenges faced by the US in addressing climate issues. It covers the energy ministers' meetings focused on maintaining the 1.5 degrees global warming target, despite pushback from some countries. The video also delves into the complexities of establishing international carbon markets, including issues like double counting and adaptation funding for poorer countries.

What financial commitment did Germany announce to support vulnerable countries?

• £500,000

• £1.5 million

• £2 million

• £1 million

Which former U.S. President highlighted the risks of climate change to Hawaii?

• George W. Bush

• Barack Obama

• Donald Trump

• Bill Clinton

What is Alec Sharma's main goal regarding the Paris Agreement?

• To increase the target to 2 degrees

• To eliminate the 1.5 degrees target

• To maintain the 1.5 degrees target

• To reduce the target to 1 degree

Which countries are mentioned as potentially objecting to the 1.5 degrees target?

• India and Brazil

• Japan and South Korea

• Canada and Australia

• Saudi Arabia and Russia

What is a major challenge in establishing a global carbon market?

• Increasing carbon credits

• Reducing carbon prices

• Increasing carbon emissions

• Avoiding double counting of emissions