Environment 2016 Flashcards
What does the term ‘Intended Nationally Determined Contributions’ refer to?
Plan of action outlined by the countries of the world to combat climate change
Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) are commitments by countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change impacts.
What is the purpose of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)?
Efforts by each country to reduce national emissions and adapt to climate change impacts
NDCs are part of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
When was India’s Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) submitted?
October 2015
India’s INDC was revised and approved by the Cabinet in August 2022.
What are the five nectar elements of India’s climate action presented at COP26?
Panchamrit
These elements translate into enhanced climate targets for India.
What is India’s commitment regarding emissions intensity by 2030?
Reduce emissions intensity of its GDP by 45 percent from 2005 levels
This commitment is part of India’s updated NDC.
What is the goal for India’s electric power installed capacity by 2030?
Achieve about 50 percent from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources
This is outlined in India’s updated NDC.
What does the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) aim to promote?
Effective action through innovative local programmes and international partnerships
It encourages local participation in combating desertification.
When was the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification established?
1994
It became effective in 1996 after receiving 50 ratifications.
What is the primary focus of the UNCCD?
Combat desertification and land degradation
It specifically addresses arid, semi-arid, and dry sub-humid areas.
Which two conventions are part of the three Rio Conventions?
Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD) and United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
The UNCCD is the third convention.
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched: ‘Clean Development Mechanism’?
Kyoto Protocol
This mechanism allows developed countries to gain carbon credits by supporting clean energy projects in developing countries.
Where is the Great Indian Hornbill primarily found in India?
Western Ghats
It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
What is the aim of the Green India Mission?
Restoring and enhancing forest cover and responding to climate change
It was launched in 2014 as part of the National Action Plan on Climate Change.
What is unique about the Kharai camel?
Capable of swimming up to three kilometres in seawater and survives on mangroves
It is found only in Kutch, Gujarat.
What new species of banana plant was discovered in the Andaman Islands?
Musa indandamanensis
This species has orange-colored fruit pulp and attains a height of about 11 meters.
What is the height of the newly discovered species of banana plant?
About 11 metres.
Where was the new species of banana plant Musa indandamanensis discovered?
Andaman Islands.
Which organization hosted the initiative called ‘The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB)’?
UNEP, IMF, and World Economic Forum.
What is the primary goal of the Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB)?
Incorporate biodiversity and ecosystem service values into decision-making.
What percentage of global economic output could biodiversity and environmental loss cost by 2050?
18 percent.
What are the three habitats focused on by the TEEB initiative?
- Forests
- Inland wetlands
- Coastal and marine ecosystems
What was the outcome of Phase I of the TEEB initiative?
The 2008 CBD COP9 release of the TEEB Interim Report.
What does REDD+ stand for?
Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation.
What is the main objective of the UN-REDD programme?
To reduce greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation and forest degradation.
