Q85) Climate change is a long-term shift in weather conditions identified by changes in temperature, precipitation, winds, and other indicators. Which of the following statements are true in this regard?
1) Factors that cause climate change can be divided into three categories, viz., external natural factors, man-made factors and natural internal factors
2) The first concrete steps towards controlling climate change came in the form of Montreal Protocol (1991).
3) United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP 21 or CMP 11 was held in Nairobi, Kenya
4) COP 21 limits average global warming to 2 degrees Fahrenheit above pre-industrial temperatures.
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Q85) Climate change is a long-term shift in weather conditions identified by changes in temperature, precipitation, winds, and other indicators. Which of the following statements are true in this regard?
1) Factors that cause climate change can be divided into three categories, viz., external natural factors, man-made factors and natural internal factors
2) The first concrete steps towards controlling climate change came in the form of Montreal Protocol (1991).
3) United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP 21 or CMP 11 was held in Nairobi, Kenya
4) COP 21 limits average global warming to 2 degrees Fahrenheit above pre-industrial temperatures.
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The correct option is A Only 1
Ans:85)(a)The first instance of awareness towards this phenomenon was made in 1962 when the Club of Rome published “Limits to Growth” and later on Brundtland Commission in 1987 emphasised in sustainable development.But the first concrete steps towards controlling climate change came in the form of Montreal Protocol (1987) that emphasised on controlling Ozone gas so as to lessen the size of Ozone hole. This treaty has been so far the most successful treaty in environmental space.
To tackle the climate change more effectively, in 1990s, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) came into being leading to organisation of Conference of Parties (COP) that saw the coming together of all the UN member nations. So far 21 COP have been held with the COP 21 being held in Paris, France.
The agreement will become legally binding if joined by at least 55 countries which together represent at least 55 percent of global greenhouse emissions. Such parties will need to sign the agreement in New York between 22 April 2016 and 21 April 2017, and also adopt it within their own legal systems
Achievements of the summit
· The accord achieved one major goal. It limits average global warming to 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial temperatures and strives for a limit of 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) if possible.
· Every country will need to submit their plans every five years. Moreover, the reporting and monitoring system is to be more transparent and comprehensive. In particular, emerging and developing countries that now dominate emissions like China will be part of that system.
· The agreement calls for developed countries to raise at least 100 billion dollars annually in order to assist developing countries
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Ans:85)(a)The first instance of awareness towards this phenomenon was made in 1962 when the Club of Rome published “Limits to Growth” and later on Brundtland Commission in 1987 emphasised in sustainable development.But the first concrete steps towards controlling climate change came in the form of Montreal Protocol (1987) that emphasised on controlling Ozone gas so as to lessen the size of Ozone hole. This treaty has been so far the most successful treaty in environmental space.
To tackle the climate change more effectively, in 1990s, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) came into being leading to organisation of Conference of Parties (COP) that saw the coming together of all the UN member nations. So far 21 COP have been held with the COP 21 being held in Paris, France.
The agreement will become legally binding if joined by at least 55 countries which together represent at least 55 percent of global greenhouse emissions. Such parties will need to sign the agreement in New York between 22 April 2016 and 21 April 2017, and also adopt it within their own legal systems
Achievements of the summit
· The accord achieved one major goal. It limits average global warming to 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial temperatures and strives for a limit of 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) if possible.
· Every country will need to submit their plans every five years. Moreover, the reporting and monitoring system is to be more transparent and comprehensive. In particular, emerging and developing countries that now dominate emissions like China will be part of that system.
· The agreement calls for developed countries to raise at least 100 billion dollars annually in order to assist developing countries
