Q. Consider the following pairs:
Protocols/Agreements————Governing Organizations
1.Kyoto Protocol——— Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
2.Paris Agreement——————— United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
3.Cartagena Protocol—————— United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
Which of the above pair(s) is/are correctly matched?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation –

  • Kyoto Protocol is part of the UNFCCC and focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
  • The Paris Agreement is also under the UNFCCC, focusing on limiting global temperature rise.
  • Cartagena Protocol is under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and regulates the safe handling of living modified organisms.

Source: The Hindu

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