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

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

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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.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Equity

Ambition

Technological innovation

Concrete actions by 2020

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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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.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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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.