CLEAN : 70 countries meet ahead of UN climate summit in Paris

The transcript discusses a pre-COP meeting involving over 60 ministers from 70 countries, aiming to reach a consensus by the end of the Paris COP. The meeting focuses on informal negotiations over three days, addressing four main themes: ambition, equity, actions before 2020, and financing post-2020. Key issues include climate financing beyond 2020, encouraging emerging countries to contribute, and enhancing transparency and predictability of funds.

What was notable about the pre-COP meeting in terms of participation?

• It was the first pre-COP meeting ever held.

• It included over 60 ministers and 70 countries, making it the largest so far.

• It was held in a virtual format for the first time.

• It focused solely on climate financing.

What is the primary goal of the three-day informal negotiations?

• To focus solely on financing post-2020.

• To find compromises on as many subjects as possible.

• To finalize the Paris Agreement.

• To establish a new climate treaty.

Which of the following is NOT one of the main themes of the negotiations?

• Equity

• Ambition

• Technological innovation

• Concrete actions by 2020

What is one of the challenges mentioned for the pre-COP?

• Establishing a new global climate fund.

• Advancing climate financing beyond 2020.

• Reducing carbon emissions by 50% by 2025.

• Creating a new international climate agreement.

What is encouraged from emerging countries in the pre-COP discussions?

• To focus on technological advancements.

• To lead the negotiations on climate change.

• To contribute to the climate effort if they wish and are able.

• To reduce their carbon footprint by 2025.