Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR) — Question 14

A team of climate risk specialists at a global non-profit research organization prepares a study on climate policy and achieving national climate change mitigation targets. The study focuses on actors, non-state and subnational (NSA) participants, and actions that can be taken to impact climate policy.
How should the team describe effective climate policy and climate change mitigation targets?

Answer options

• A. A hindrance to the effectiveness of regional policies is that ambitious climate policy cannot be made without the support of the federal government.
• B. Subnational commitments and actors can function as networks or advocacy efforts to combat climate change.
• C. There has been an increasing trend in diverging public and private sector coalitions and consequent climate actions.
• D. Full implementation of NSA commitments is expected to lower GHG emissions by close to 1.5%-2.0% more by 2030 than national pledges.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Option B is correct because it highlights the role of non-state actors and subnational commitments in creating networks and advocacy for climate action. The other options discuss barriers or trends but do not directly address how NSA participants effectively influence climate policy.