Environmental GG examples

Question 1

Copenhagen

Answer 1

2009 agreed developed states would do more and raise $100 billion by 2020 !!failed!!

Question 2

Paris Agreement

Answer 2

COP 21 2015. Commitment from all states to cut carbon emissions, fewer differences allowed between developed and developing states. Agreed to prevent temp rising above 2°C this century. More funding for developed states

Question 3

How many states ratified Paris Agreement?

Answer 3

20/193

Question 4

2022 IPCC scientist makeup

Answer 4

721 experts 90 countries 44% from developing states

Question 5

What could bold climate action deliver?

Answer 5

$26 trillion in economic benefits by 2030

Question 6

ICJ hearing Dec 2024

Answer 6

if historic polluters should be held legally responsible. Vanutu the Pacific Island initiated request. US argued against

Question 7

COP 26

Answer 7

Glasgow 2021. Finalised negotiations on Paris Ag. Glasgow Climate Pact pledged to phase down coal. Commitment from 137 countries to ‘halt and reverse forest loss and land degradation’ by 2030

Question 8

COP 27

Answer 8

Sharm El Sheik 2022 determined way forward for finding for loss and damage

Question 9

COP 28

Answer 9

Dubai 2023 Worlds first global stocktake taking stock of implementation of Paris Agreement. Funding arrangements for addressing loss and damage

Question 10

COP 29

Answer 10

Baku 2024 Agreed to work towards $1.3 trillion per year. Agreed target of at least $300 billion for climate finance