How are countries working to overcome the climate crisis?
I can explain the UN's role in climate action and compare actions taken by HICs and LICs.
How are countries working to overcome the climate crisis?
I can explain the UN's role in climate action and compare actions taken by HICs and LICs.
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Key learning points
- The UN organises COP summits to unite countries and set climate action goals.
- The UNFCCC framework guides global climate policies, including the Paris Agreement on limiting temperature rise.
- HICs have more resources for climate action but are also major contributors to climate change due to fossil fuel use.
- LICs face challenges in funding climate action but are working with the UN to implement solutions like green energy.
Keywords
United Nations (UN) - an international organisation comprising of most countries in the world which aims to promote peace, security and international cooperation
High income country (HIC) - a wealthy nation with high economic development, typically having a strong economy and high gross national income (GNI) per person, where people generally enjoy good incomes and living standards
Low income country (LIC) - a nation with limited wealth and development, often having a low GNI per person, where many face challenges accessing basic services like healthcare and education
Common misconception
Low income countries (LICs) do not take action on climate change because they lack resources.
LICs do face challenges but are actively taking climate action with support from the UN and financial support from other sources. For example, Malawi is improving green energy, like solar power, to reduce emissions and adapt to climate impacts.
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the limited availability of natural resources, such as food and water
basic rights and freedoms that all people are entitled to
the variety of species living together in ecosystems
Exit quiz
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an international organisation which promotes international cooperation
a wealthy nation with high economic development
a nation with limited wealth and development