UNEP Emissions Gap Report 2026: Point of Return

1. Question 1Answer D

   UNEP released the Emissions Gap Report 2026 on which date?

   • A21 September 2026
   • B12 October 2026
   • C21 November 2026
   • DCorrect answer: 21 October 2026

   Core Trigger: UNEP released the Emissions Gap Report 2026 on 21 October 2026; 1.5 C without overshoot is out of reach.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 246, point 1

2. Question 2Answer A

   What is the title of the 2026 Emissions Gap Report?

   • ACorrect answer: The Point of Return
   • BRunning on Empty
   • CBroken Record
   • DOff Target

   Report Theme: The 2026 edition is titled The Point of Return and focuses on limiting overshoot and returning to 1.5 C.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 246, point 2

3. Question 3Answer B

   Who gave the opening remarks at the report launch in London?

   • ACeleste Saulo
   • BCorrect answer: Inger Andersen
   • CSimon Stiell
   • DAntonio Guterres

   Current Head: UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen gave the opening remarks at the launch in London.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 246, point 3

4. Question 4Answer A

   The emissions gap is the difference between projected emissions and what?

   • ACorrect answer: Levels consistent with Paris goals
   • BEmissions of the previous year
   • CSum of national budgets
   • DLevels recorded in 1990

   Key Term: The emissions gap is the difference between projected emissions and levels consistent with Paris temperature goals.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 246, point 4

5. Question 5Answer D

   Current policies point to about how much warming this century?

   • A3.5 C
   • B2.3 C
   • C3.1 C
   • DCorrect answer: 2.8 C

   Warming Data: Current policies point to about 2.8 C this century; full delivery of NDCs gives 2.6 C; adding net-zero pledges, 2.1 C.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 246, point 5

6. Question 6Answer A

   Which of the following is/are correct? To return below 1.5 C by 2100, emissions must fall from 2025 levels by: 1. 18% by 2030. 2. 69% by 2035.

   • ACorrect answer: Only 1
   • BOnly 2
   • CBoth 1 and 2
   • DNeither

   Required Cuts: To return below 1.5 C by 2100, emissions must fall 18% by 2030, 45% by 2035 and 69% by 2040 from 2025 levels.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 246, point 6

7. Question 7Answer C

   Where is UNEP headquartered?

   • AGeneva
   • BParis
   • CCorrect answer: Nairobi
   • DBonn

   Headquarters: UNEP is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 246, point 8

8. Question 8Answer B

   UNEP was established in which year?

   • A1975
   • BCorrect answer: 1972
   • C1970
   • D1987

   Founded: UNEP was established in 1972 following the UN Conference on the Human Environment at Stockholm.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 246, point 9

9. Question 9Answer C

   The Paris Agreement (2015) set the goal of holding warming well below 2 C and pursuing what limit?

   • A2.5 C
   • B1.0 C
   • CCorrect answer: 1.5 C
   • D1.8 C

   Landmark: The Paris Agreement (2015) set the goal of holding warming well below 2 C and pursuing 1.5 C.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 246, point 10

10. Question 10Answer C

    Which of the following is/are correct? 1. Paris Agreement Article 2(1)(a) states the temperature goal. 2. Article 4 governs NDCs and long-term mitigation.

    • AOnly 1
    • BOnly 2
    • CCorrect answer: Both 1 and 2
    • DNeither

    Articles: Paris Agreement Article 2(1)(a) states the temperature goal; Article 4 governs NDCs and long-term mitigation.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 246, point 11

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