Q. With reference to the Emissions Gap Report 2024, consider the following statements:
1.The report is published by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
2.According to the report, 28% reduction in annual greenhouse gas emissions is required by 2030 to keep the 1.5°C Paris Agreement goal within reach.
3.The report states that the G20 nations are responsible for a majority of the global emission.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The Emissions Gap Report is an annual publication by UNEP. It assesses the gap between current greenhouse gas emissions and the reductions needed to meet the Paris Agreement goals. The G20 nations account for approximately 75-77% of global emissions, making them critical players in addressing climate change.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The report specifies that a 42% reduction by 2030 is required to meet the 1.5°C goal, while a 28% reduction by 2030 is needed for the less ambitious 2°C target. Additionally, India has seen over 6% more greenhouse gas emissions than the previous year, as per the report.
Source: The Hindu
