Key Concepts in Climate Justice and Response (Leaving Cert CASD): Quizzes
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What is the core idea of climate justice?
What is the core idea of climate justice?
Unequal contributions & unequal impacts
What does climate change mitigation focus on?
What does climate change mitigation focus on?
Reducing or preventing GHG emissions
What temperature limits does the Paris Agreement aim for?
What temperature limits does the Paris Agreement aim for?
1.5°C or 2.0°C above pre-industrial
Which is an example of climate mitigation?
Which is an example of climate mitigation?
Switching from fossil fuels to renewables
What is a key limitation of adaptation?
What is a key limitation of adaptation?
It cannot solve climate change alone
Which example shows climate adaptation?
Which example shows climate adaptation?
Flood defences in Cork for sea-level rise
What does climate debt recognise?
What does climate debt recognise?
Global North owes Global South for emissions
Which example illustrates ecological debt?
Which example illustrates ecological debt?
Amazon deforestation for beef and soy
What does 'loss and damage' refer to?
What does 'loss and damage' refer to?
Harm that can't be prevented or stopped
What was agreed at COP27 in 2022?
What was agreed at COP27 in 2022?
Loss and Damage Fund establishment