Topic: International Conservation Efforts (32 Questions)

    Consider the following statements:

    • Statement I.Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change is frequently discussed in global discussions on sustainable development and climate change.
    • Statement II.Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change sets out the principles of carbon markets.
    • Statement III.Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change intends to promote inter-country non-market strategies to reach their climate targets.

    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

    Which organization has enacted the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss?

    2023

    Consider the following statements :
    1. In India, the Biodiversity Management Committees are key to the realization of the objectives of the Nagoya Protocol.
    2. The Biodiversity Management Committees have important functions in determining access and benefit sharing, including the power to levy collection fees on the access of biological resources within its jurisdiction.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    2022

    "Climate Action Tracker" which monitors the emission reduction pledges of different countries is a:

    2022

    Consider the following statements:
    1. "The Climate Group" is an international non-profit organization that drives climate action by building large networks and runs them.
    2. The International Energy Agency in partnership with the Climate Group launched a global initiative "EP100".
    3. EP100 brings together leading companies committed to driving innovation in energy efficiency and increasing competitiveness while delivering on emission reduction goals.
    4. Some Indian companies are members of EP100.
    5. The International Energy Agency is the Secretariat to the "Under2 Coalition".
    Which of the statements given above are correct?

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