Agreements And Management

Question 1

2015 Paris conference

Answer 1

First attempt to establish tough binding greenhouse gas emission targets on all member states of the UN.
Members agreed to report every 5 years on efforts to reduce greenhouse gases

Question 2

Unilateral commitment

Answer 2

Industries allocated a capped emission allowance each year
Fines if the exceeded

Question 3

Bilateral comittments

Answer 3

In 2014 China and USA signed agreement to limit emissions

Question 4

Grassland carbon storage

Answer 4

Carbon storage could be improved by:
Adding soil fertiliser
Irrigation, improved productivity of plants

Question 5

Croplands carbon storage

Answer 5

Improve carbon storage:
Mulching (protective layer of organic matter)
Using improved crop varietys

Question 6

Forest and tree crops carbon storage

Answer 6

Protection of existing forest can preserve current soil carbon stores
Reforesting degraded areas

Question 7

Modifying deforestation

Answer 7

Consumers encouraged to only buy wood from certified brands

Question 8

Carbon sequestration

Answer 8

Technology that can capture up to 90% of all CO2 emissions produced from fossil fuels in electricity generation and industrial processes

Question 9

How does carbon sequestration capture CO2?

Answer 9

Separation of CO2 from other gases by one of 3 methods:
Pre-combustion , post combustion, oxy-fuel combustion

Question 10

Where is carbon stored after carbon sequestration?

Answer 10

Transport by pipeline or ship to storage location
Stored underground in oil/gas fields, deep aquifers or the ocean

Question 11

Improved aviation practices

Answer 11

Towing aircraft while on the ground
100% occupancy of all seats
Improved aerodynamics