VOICED : Nicaragua firma acuerdo de Paris sobre cambio climatico

Nicaragua signed the Paris Agreement on climate change, reversing its initial refusal due to perceived inadequacies in addressing global warming. The decision was influenced by the need for a unified effort to combat climate change, especially after the devastating impact of Tropical Storm Nate, which highlighted Central America's vulnerability. The Paris Agreement aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to prevent further global temperature rise.

Which countries are now the only ones not part of the Paris Agreement after Nicaragua signed it?

• United States and Syria

• China and India

• Brazil and Russia

• Canada and Mexico

Why did Nicaragua initially refuse to sign the Paris Agreement?

• They believed it was too costly

• They thought it was insufficient to combat global warming

• They had already met their climate goals

• They were not invited to the agreement

What event highlighted Central America's vulnerability to climate change, influencing Nicaragua's decision to join the Paris Agreement?

• Hurricane Katrina

• Tropical Storm Nate

• Earthquake in Haiti

• Floods in Bangladesh

What is the primary goal of the Paris Agreement?

• To promote renewable energy

• To eliminate fossil fuels

• To reduce greenhouse gas emissions

• To increase global trade

What does the Paris Agreement aim to prevent by reducing emissions?

• Political conflicts

• Further global temperature rise

• Economic recession

• Loss of biodiversity