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Environmental Agreements Homework #
1.
[2 marks]
The Montreal Protocol is often called the most successful environmental agreement. Explain two reasons why it is considered so successful.
2.
[3 marks]
Explain how the Ramsar Convention helps in the fight against climate change.
3.
[3 marks]
What are three key principles introduced by the Rio Declaration that help countries protect the environment while developing their economies?
4.
[4 marks]
The Basel Convention deals with hazardous waste. Explain how this agreement helps in addressing climate change issues.
5.
[4 marks]
Describe two ways in which the World Heritage Convention protects sites that are important for fighting climate change. Use specific examples in your answer.
6.
[4 marks]
Why was the UNFCCC important for later climate agreements? Explain using two specific examples.
7.
[4 marks]
What is meant by “Nationally Determined Contributions” in the Paris Agreement, and why are they important?
8.
[4 marks]
The Kyoto Protocol introduced carbon trading. Explain what this means and how it was supposed to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
9.
[5 marks]
Your country wants to build a factory near a protected wetland that is listed under the Ramsar Convention. What would your country need to consider according to international agreements? Explain using your knowledge of environmental agreements.
