Question 1

What is the primary goal of Mongolia's "One Billion Tree" campaign launched in 2021?

Accepted Answer

To combat desertification and deforestation

Question 2

Which East Asian country is significantly expanding its floating offshore wind power capacity, with 2024 being a pivotal year for this development?

Accepted Answer

Taiwan

Question 3

China has achieved a major milestone in renewable energy by reaching its 2030 target for installed wind and solar power capacity in which year, six years ahead of schedule?

Accepted Answer

2024

Question 4

Japan is implementing the "Plastic Resource Circulation Promotion Law" in 2025 with the objective of reducing what type of plastics?

Accepted Answer

Single-use plastics

Question 5

South Korea has announced a "2025 Key Policy Implementation Plan" with a strong focus on improving what environmental aspect?

Accepted Answer

Air pollution

Question 6

What is Taiwan's dual strategy for tackling microplastic pollution called?

Accepted Answer

Land-to-Sea

Question 7

Which country is actively developing Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) technologies to decarbonize its coal-fired power plants?

Accepted Answer

China

Question 8

Vietnam has been undertaking significant efforts in restoring and planting mangrove forests. What is a primary benefit of these "green walls"?

Accepted Answer

Enhancing coastal resilience and reducing carbon emissions

Question 9

South Korea's reported plastic recycling rate is often cited as high, but a more rigorous study using European standards found the actual figure to be significantly lower. What was the approximate actual recycling rate found?

Accepted Answer

16.4%

Question 10

China is making strides in desertification control. What technique is being used in Inner Mongolia to lock shifting sand before planting drought-resistant trees?

Accepted Answer

Straw checkerboard

Question 11

What is the target year for Japan to reduce marine plastic pollution to almost zero, as outlined in the Osaka Blue Ocean Vision?

Accepted Answer

2050

Question 12

Which East Asian country is developing a 'land-sea' strategy to tackle microplastic pollution by focusing on source reduction, scientific monitoring, and marine waste recycling?

Accepted Answer

Taiwan

Question 13

Mongolia's "One Billion Tree" campaign aims to increase its forest coverage from the current 8% to what percentage by 2030?

Accepted Answer

9%

Question 14

South Korea's government has implemented a 'Clean Air Package for Our Neighborhood' program. Which types of areas does this program specifically target for emission control?

Accepted Answer

Industrial complexes and business districts near residential areas

Question 15

Which nation in East Asia has achieved a record low for PM2.5 levels in 2024, attributed to science-backed emission policies?

Accepted Answer

South Korea

Question 16

Taiwan's offshore wind development includes projects like the Greater Changhua 1 and 2a. What was the total installed capacity of this project, inaugurated in April 2024?

Accepted Answer

900 MW

Question 17

China is developing innovative energy breakthroughs. One company in Shanghai is producing sustainable aviation fuel from what two primary sources?

Accepted Answer

Air and water

Question 18

Japan's Plastic Resource Circulation Strategy, adopted in 2019, aims for a specific reduction in single-use plastics by 2030. What is this target percentage?

Accepted Answer

25%

Question 19

In Vietnam's Mekong Delta, mangrove restoration projects have shown significant increases in mangrove forest area. Approximately how much did the mangrove area increase annually between 2015 and 2020?

Accepted Answer

2,237 hectares

East Asia's Green Revolution: From Desert Greening to Offshore Wind Dominance

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