Question

"The world’s poor are disproportionately affected by environmental degradation and lack of access to clean, affordable energy services. Climate change, loss of biodiversity and depletion of natural resources are both national and global issues requiring cooperation among all countries. (The United Nations) works to strengthen national capacity to manage the environment in a sustainable manner while ensuring adequate protection for the poor, by identifying and sharing best practices, providing policy advice and forging partnerships."
- United Nations Development Programme

Source: United Nations Development Programme, Annual Report, 2008

Using the United Nations' guidelines, a person living in which of these countries would be MOST affected by environmental degradation?
Responses
A FranceFrance
B IcelandIceland
C IrelandIreland
D JapanJapan
E NigeriaNigeria

Answer 1

Based on the information provided about the disproportionate effects of environmental degradation on the poor and the emphasis on countries lacking access to clean, affordable energy services, the person living in **E: Nigeria** would be MOST affected by environmental degradation. Nigeria, being a developing country, faces significant challenges related to environmental issues, poverty, and limited access to clean energy compared to the other listed developed countries.