Deforestation and Climate Change Impact

The video discusses UN Sustainable Development Goal 15, focusing on land management and biodiversity. It highlights Australia's deforestation issues, particularly in Queensland, and the impact on biodiversity. The main cause of land clearing is identified as farming and grazing. Solutions include reducing meat consumption, supporting landowners in transitioning to plant-based agriculture, and advocating for stronger environmental laws.

What is the primary focus of UN Sustainable Development Goal 15?

• Sustainable land management

• Urban development

• Renewable energy

• Marine conservation

Which country is surprisingly among the top 10 deforestation hotspots?

• Congo

• Australia

• Indonesia

• Brazil

What is a significant threat to Australia's biodiversity?

• Overfishing

• Land clearing and land-use changes

• Air pollution

• Climate change

What is the main cause of deforestation in Queensland, Australia?

• Urban expansion

• Tourism development

• Mining activities

• Agriculture and livestock grazing

How can individuals contribute to reducing deforestation?

• By using more plastic products

• By traveling more frequently

• By adopting a plant-based diet

• By increasing meat consumption

What is the impact of reducing meat consumption on land use?

• Increases carbon emissions

• Increases land degradation

• Frees up land for natural forest regrowth

• Decreases biodiversity

What is the role of consumers in combating deforestation?

• Ignoring environmental issues

• Supporting sustainable land practices

• Increasing demand for meat

• Promoting deforestation

What percentage of the world's greenhouse gases is contributed by farming?

• 20%

• 10%

• 40%

• 30%

What is the potential reduction in carbon emissions by 2050 if meat consumption is reduced?

• 2 gigatons

• 8 gigatons

• 4 gigatons

• 6 gigatons

What is the goal of the 2015 Paris climate agreement regarding global temperature?

• Limit increase to 2.0 degrees Celsius

• Limit increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius

• Limit increase to 3.0 degrees Celsius

• Limit increase to 0.5 degrees Celsius