JGU346 TEST 3: WEEK 9 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

JGU346 TEST 3: WEEK 9 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Climate Action Plan (CAP) - answer-Sets out specific mitigation and adaptation actions Are Canadian municipalities required to create CAPs? - answer-No, Canadian municipalities are not required to create CAPs Canada's Strengthened Climate Plan (policy type and year) - answer-Federal policy established in 2020 Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change (policy type and year) - answer-Federal policy established in 2016 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan (policy type and year) - answer-Federal policy established in 2022 Canada's National Adaptation Strategy (policy type and year) - answer-Federal policy established in 2022 Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan (policy type and year) - answer-Provincial policy established in 2020 Provincial Planning Statement (policy type and year) - answer-Provincial policy established in 2024 Does the new Provincial Planning Statement require municipalities to consider climate change? - answer-No, it doesn't require consideration but encourages embedding climate action goals into existing plans Mitigation - answer-Reducing carbon emissionsAdaptation - answer-Responding to risks and opportunities posed by climate change What percentage of global CO2 emissions are urban areas responsible for? - answer-About 70% Who stated that "the battle to stop climate breakdown will be largely won or lost in cities"? - answerAntonio Guterres What portion of national GHG emissions is under the control of municipal governments? - answer-~50% How many municipalities in Canada have declared a climate emergency? - answer-650