Q. With reference to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It was adopted in 1992 to address global climate change through international cooperation.
2. It legally binds all member countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to specific targets.
3. The Conference of the Parties (COP) is the supreme decision-making body of the UNFCCC.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. The UNFCCC was adopted in 1992 to promote international cooperation to combat climate change by limiting global temperature rise and addressing its impacts.
- Statement 2: Incorrect. The UNFCCC itself does not legally bind countries to specific emission reduction targets; binding commitments were introduced under the Kyoto Protocol for certain countries.
- Statement 3: Correct. The Conference of the Parties (COP) is the supreme decision-making body of the UNFCCC, meeting annually to review progress and make decisions.
Source- Shankar IAS
