6.3.1 International Agreements

• What are international agreements designed to address?

  Global environmental challenges
• What type of funding do international agreements encourage for environmental projects?

  Investment
• Order the following environmental agreements chronologically.

  1️⃣ Montreal Protocol (1987)

  2️⃣ Kyoto Protocol (1997)

  3️⃣ Paris Agreement (2015)
• The Montreal Protocol has led to significant recovery of the ozone layer.


  True
• Which organization tracks and reports on nations' adherence to environmental agreements?

  UNEP
• Order the following environmental agreements chronologically.

  1️⃣ Montreal Protocol (1987)

  2️⃣ Kyoto Protocol (1997)

  3️⃣ Paris Agreement (2015)
• Key structural components of international agreements include the preamble, obligations, governance, and monitoring mechanisms
• Match the structural component of an international agreement with its purpose:

  Preamble ↔️ Outlines goals and scope

  Governance ↔️ Establishes oversight bodies

  Monitoring ↔️ Ensures compliance and tracks progress
• What are International Agreements designed to address?

  Global environmental challenges
• International Agreements facilitate collaborative efforts among countries for shared environmental goals
• Arrange the following International Agreements in chronological order by their year of adoption:

  1️⃣ Montreal Protocol (1987)

  2️⃣ Kyoto Protocol (1997)

  3️⃣ Paris Agreement (2015)
• What was the primary goal of the Kyoto Protocol?

  Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
• Match the International Agreement with its primary example of action:

  Montreal Protocol ↔️ Limits on CFC production

  Paris Agreement ↔️ Encourages collaboration on climate change
• The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) tracks and reports on nations' adherence to environmental agreements.


  True
• The Montreal Protocol has led to significant recovery of the ozone layer by the mid-21st century
• What does the preamble of an International Agreement outline?

  Goals, scope, rationale
• The preamble of an international environmental agreement outlines its goals, scope, and underlying rationale
• Governance in international agreements ensures coordination and accountability.


  True
• Technology transfer facilitates the sharing of knowledge and expertise between countries.


  True
• The Montreal Protocol addresses ozone depletion by phasing out ozone-depleting substances.


  True
• The Paris Agreement seeks to limit global warming to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels
• Countries may fail to meet commitments due to differing national priorities
• Key trends in international environmental collaboration

  1️⃣ Increased ambition and urgency

  2️⃣ Expanded participation

  3️⃣ Innovative financing

  4️⃣ Technological solutions

  5️⃣ Improved monitoring and transparency
• Technological advancements in renewable energy are expected to help countries meet their commitments.


  True
• International agreements define environmental practices and benchmarks for nations to follow, which is referred to as setting standards
• International agreements provide mechanisms for nations to address and resolve environmental disagreements, ensuring compliance with legal obligations
• Match the environmental agreement with its objective:

  Montreal Protocol ↔️ Phase out ozone-depleting substances

  Kyoto Protocol ↔️ Reduce greenhouse gas emissions

  Paris Agreement ↔️ Limit global warming to below 2°C
• The Montreal Protocol, which limits CFC production, is an example of an international agreement setting environmental standards
• The Bonn Challenge encourages nations to restore degraded forests and landscapes with financial support.


  True
• Match the international agreement with its example action:

  Montreal Protocol ↔️ Limits CFC production

  Paris Agreement ↔️ Encourages climate change mitigation

  Bonn Challenge ↔️ Commits to forest restoration
• The Kyoto Protocol achieved universal participation from all developed countries.

  False
• What do obligations in international agreements define for participating countries?

  Specific actions
• Technology transfer involves sharing knowledge and tools for sustainable practices between developed and developing nations.


  True
• What do International Agreements ensure by monitoring and enforcing environmental regulations?

  Accountability
• The Montreal Protocol aimed to phase out ozone-depleting substances.

  True
• The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels
• What are the legal obligations established by International Agreements designed to address?

  Global environmental challenges
• What year was the Montreal Protocol adopted?

  1987
• Match the International Agreement with its outcome:

  Montreal Protocol ↔️ Recovery of the ozone layer

  Paris Agreement ↔️ Increased adoption of renewable energy
• International Agreements include mechanisms to monitor compliance