BNP CEO Says Billions Needed for Energy Transition

BNP CEO Says Billions Needed for Energy Transition

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The video discusses BNP Paribas' collaboration with the UN to channel private capital into emerging countries for energy transition. It highlights the financial needs for this transition, emphasizing the role of the private sector, especially after the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement. The video also unveils a fellowship with the Gates Foundation aimed at leveraging technology in Africa. It concludes with a discussion on the necessity of global agreements and the financial sector's responsibility in sustainable investments.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the agreement between BNP Paribas and the UN?

To bring private capital to emerging countries for energy transition

To develop new technologies for developed countries

To create new financial regulations

To invest in fossil fuels

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated amount of private capital needed for the energy transition in emerging countries?

Tens of thousands of dollars

Hundreds of millions of dollars

Dozens of billions of dollars

Thousands of billions of dollars

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the private sector contribute to the energy transition after the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement?

By filling the financing gap and supporting the transition

By lobbying against climate policies

By increasing fossil fuel investments

By ignoring the energy transition

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the goal of the fellowship with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation?

To fund fossil fuel research

To create new global agreements

To train young people in Africa to leverage existing technologies

To invest in tar sands pipelines

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What stance does BNP Paribas take regarding additional global agreements for stopping investments in tar sands pipelines?

They are undecided on the issue

They believe more global agreements are necessary

They think existing agreements are sufficient

They are against any form of regulation