CCP Mitigation & Adaptation Strategies 2

Question 1

Which mechanism allows countries to earn carbon credits by funding emission reduction projects in developing nations?

Accepted Answer

Clean Development Mechanism (CDM)

Answer

The CDM under the Kyoto Protocol lets developed countries earn certified emission reductions by investing in clean projects in developing countries.

Question 2

Nature-based solutions for climate adaptation include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Restoring coastal mangroves to buffer storm surges

Answer

Restoring mangroves is a nature-based solution that provides coastal protection, carbon sequestration, and biodiversity co-benefits.

Question 3

What is the primary goal of 'managed retreat' as a climate adaptation strategy?

Accepted Answer

Relocating populations away from high climate-risk zones

Answer

Managed retreat involves planned relocation of communities or assets from areas increasingly vulnerable to climate hazards like flooding or sea-level rise.

Question 4

Which sector contributes the largest share of global greenhouse gas emissions according to recent IPCC assessments?

Accepted Answer

Energy supply (electricity and heat production)

Answer

Energy supply, particularly electricity and heat generation from fossil fuels, accounts for the largest share (~34%) of global GHG emissions.

Question 5

Carbon farming practices that increase soil organic carbon are an example of which mitigation approach?

Accepted Answer

Biological carbon sequestration

Answer

Building soil organic carbon through practices like cover cropping and reduced tillage sequesters CO2 biologically in agricultural soils.

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CCP Mitigation & Adaptation Strategies 2