Climate Change and Human Rights

The video discusses the human-induced nature of climate change and its impact on human rights. It highlights the breach of human rights obligations due to climate change and stresses the need for accountability and participation in addressing these issues. The Paris Agreement is seen as a crucial step in mitigating climate change's effects on human rights, but more action is needed to meet global obligations and protect vulnerable communities.

What is the primary cause of climate change according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change?

• Solar flares

• Volcanic eruptions

• Human actions and policies

• Natural disasters

How does climate change conflict with human rights obligations?

• It promotes economic growth

• It challenges states to protect human rights

• It requires states to violate human rights

• It has no impact on human rights

Which human right is directly impacted by climate change?

• Right to free speech

• Right to health

• Right to vote

• Right to education

What is a consequence for people living on small island developing states due to climate change?

• Improved healthcare

• Becoming climate migrants

• Better housing

• Increased tourism

What is necessary to ensure accountability for climate change impacts on human rights?

• Ignoring the issue

• Effective regulation and policies

• Increased taxation

• More public debates

Who should be involved in the response to climate change impacts on human rights?

• Only international organizations

• Affected communities and individuals

• Only scientists

• Only government officials

What is the target temperature limit discussed in the Paris Agreement to avoid the worst harms from climate change?

• 4 degrees Celsius

• 2 degrees Celsius

• 1 degree Celsius

• 3 degrees Celsius

What is a fundamental challenge if the Paris Agreement targets are not met?

• Human rights

• Political stability

• Economic growth

• Technological advancement

What is needed for developing countries to reposition their economies in a climate-neutral way?

• Increased carbon emissions

• More fossil fuels

• Less international cooperation

• Adequate financing

What might be required if global agreements on carbon emissions are not achieved?

• Less international collaboration

• Stronger human rights response

• Increased deforestation

• More fossil fuel usage