International Sustainability Agreements: Quiz Yourself

Question 1

As per the Paris Agreement, what is the target for stabilizing the global average temperature?

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Well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels

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Below 1 degree Celsius above pre-industrial levels

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At or below current levels

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No specific target is set in the Paris Agreement

Question 2

What is a primary goal of the Paris Agreement?

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Limit global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius, aiming for 1.5 degrees Celsius.

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Promote economic growth in developing countries.

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Ban the use of fossil fuels.

Question 3

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 global goals adopted by all United Nations member states in 2015. Which of the following is not an SDG?

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Establish a global space agency

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End poverty

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Promote gender equality

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Ensure access to affordable and reliable energy

Question 4

The Sustainable Development Goals include targets for reducing poverty, improving health, and promoting gender equality. Which of the following is not a target related to poverty reduction?

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Provide universal access to quality education

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Eradicate extreme poverty

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Reduce the global poverty rate by half

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Increase the income of the poorest 40% of the population

Question 5

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of the Convention on Biological Diversity?

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The conservation of biodiversity is a shared responsibility of humankind

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States have the absolute right to exploit their biological resources

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Benefit-sharing is not a priority in the context of biodiversity conservation

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Biosafety is not a major issue in biodiversity discussions

Question 6

The Montreal Protocol is an international agreement that aims to protect the ozone layer. Which substance is the primary target of the Montreal Protocol?

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Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

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Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)

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Perfluorocarbons (PFCs)

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Sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)

Question 7

Which of the following is the overarching goal of the Paris Agreement?

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To limit global warming well below 2 degrees Celsius

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To promote sustainable development

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To reduce greenhouse gas emissions significantly

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To enhance resilience to climate change

Question 8

Which Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) aims to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls?

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Goal 5: Gender Equality

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Goal 4: Quality Education

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Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

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Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities

Question 9

The Kyoto Protocol, adopted in 1997, primarily aimed to:

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Legally bind developed countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

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Promote renewable energy development globally

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Provide financial assistance to developing countries for climate change adaptation

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Establish a global carbon trading system

Question 10

The Convention on Biological Diversity has three main objectives. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

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Mitigate climate change

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Conserve biological diversity

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Promote sustainable use of biological resources

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Ensure fair and equitable sharing of benefits from genetic resources

Question 11

At its core, what is the guiding principle underpinning the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

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Striking a balance between economic, environmental, and social considerations

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Prioritizing economic growth above the protection of the environment

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Enhancing collaboration between developed and developing nations

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Ensuring every country retains sovereignty in their environmental policymaking

Question 12

Which United Nations (U.N.) organization is entrusted with coordinating the implementation of the Paris Agreement?

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United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

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United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

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World Health Organization (WHO)

Question 13

What is the function of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in relation to international agreements?

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Providing scientific assessments to inform policymaking processes

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Negotiating and enforcing agreements on behalf of governments

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Monitoring and reporting on compliance with agreements

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Facilitating capacity building initiatives in developing countries

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a 'soft law' instrument in international environmental law?

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The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

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The Kyoto Protocol

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The Convention on Biological Diversity

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The Montreal Protocol

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a primary goal of the Paris Agreement?

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Phasing out fossil fuel use

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Limiting global temperature rise to well below 2 degrees Celsius

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Promoting climate resilience and adaptation

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Promoting sustainable lifestyles

Question 16

Which Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) emphasizes providing equitable access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy?

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SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

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SDG 1: No Poverty

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SDG 13: Climate Action

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SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Question 17

Which of the following conventions aims to protect biodiversity and ensure the sustainable use of natural resources?

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Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

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United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

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Kyoto Protocol

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Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

Question 18

Which of the following mechanisms is used to implement the Paris Agreement?

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Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)

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Clean Development Mechanism (CDM)

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Global Environment Facility (GEF)

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Global Climate Fund (GCF)

Question 19

What is the overarching goal of the Stockholm Convention?

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Eliminate or restrict the production and use of persistent organic pollutants (POPs).

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Reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Protect biodiversity and ecosystems.

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Promote renewable energy sources.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of international cooperation on sustainability?

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Exacerbated biodiversity loss.

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Sharing of best practices and knowledge.

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Increased funding and technology transfer.

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Reduced trade barriers and economic growth.

Question 21

Which of the following is a key difference between a convention and a protocol?

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Conventions are general frameworks, while protocols provide specific details and commitments.

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Conventions are legally binding, while protocols are voluntary.

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Protocols are legally binding, while conventions are voluntary.

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Protocols are general frameworks, while conventions provide specific details and commitments.

Question 22

What is the significance of the principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR) in international sustainability agreements?

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It recognizes that countries have different contributions to environmental degradation and varying capacities to address it.

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It encourages all countries to take equal action on sustainability, regardless of their circumstances.

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It exempts developing countries from any sustainability obligations.

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It prioritizes economic growth over environmental protection.