Ireland & International Commitments (Leaving Cert CASD): Quizzes
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What are the annual global climate summits where world leaders negotiate climate action called?
What are the annual global climate summits where world leaders negotiate climate action called?
Conference of the Parties (COP)
What principle did the UNFCCC introduce regarding countries' climate responsibilities?
What principle did the UNFCCC introduce regarding countries' climate responsibilities?
Common but differentiated responsibilities
What was Ireland's emissions target under the Kyoto Protocol?
What was Ireland's emissions target under the Kyoto Protocol?
Limit growth to 13% above 1990 levels
What is the ideal global warming target under the Paris Agreement?
What is the ideal global warming target under the Paris Agreement?
1.5°C above pre-industrial levels
What major breakthrough was achieved at COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh in 2022?
What major breakthrough was achieved at COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh in 2022?
Loss and Damage Fund established
What is the EU's emissions reduction target by 2030 compared to 1990 levels?
What is the EU's emissions reduction target by 2030 compared to 1990 levels?
55% reduction
By what percentage must Ireland cut national emissions by 2030 relative to 2018 levels?
By what percentage must Ireland cut national emissions by 2030 relative to 2018 levels?
51%
What percentage of Ireland's emissions comes from agriculture?
What percentage of Ireland's emissions comes from agriculture?
Over 35%
What is Ireland's offshore wind capacity target by 2030?
What is Ireland's offshore wind capacity target by 2030?
5 GW
How many homes must Ireland retrofit by 2030 under its programme?
How many homes must Ireland retrofit by 2030 under its programme?
500,000 homes