U.N. Climate Conference Ends Without Major Breakthrough

The COP 25 summit in Madrid aimed to finalize rules for the Paris climate accord, focusing on limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Despite being the longest climate talks in 25 years, the summit faced criticism for failing to resolve key issues like international carbon markets. Developed countries were criticized for not providing enough financial support to smaller nations. While some countries pledged to increase their climate ambitions, others like China and Brazil were hesitant. The unresolved issues were postponed to COP 26 in 2020.

What was the primary objective of the COP 25 conference held in Madrid?

• To celebrate the achievements of the Paris accord

• To extend the duration of climate talks

• To finalize rules for the Paris climate accord

• To host the longest meeting in history

Why is it crucial to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius?

• To stop all climate change effects

• To ensure economic growth

• Because 1 degree rise is already causing harm

• To prevent any temperature rise

What was a major unresolved issue at the COP 25 conference?

• Celebrating the success of the Paris accord

• Reducing the conference duration

• Increasing the number of participating countries

• Regulating international carbon markets

Which countries were hesitant to take bolder climate actions?

• United States and Canada

• China, Brazil, Australia, and Saudi Arabia

• India and Russia

• Germany and France

What did Helen Mountford emphasize about the role of developed countries?

• They should withdraw from climate agreements

• They should reduce their emissions to zero

• They should provide financial support to smaller countries

• They should focus on their own climate issues