Consider the following statements regarding the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP): 1. It was founded because of the Stockholm conference in 1972. 2. It assists developed countries to reduce emissions. 3. It is headquartered at Geneva, Switzerland. Select the correct answer from the given codes: |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP):
1.It was founded because of the Stockholm conference in 1972.
2.It assists developed countries to reduce emissions.
3.It is headquartered at Geneva, Switzerland.
Select the correct answer from the given codes:

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] None

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is an agency of the United Nations and coordinates its environmental activities by assisting developing countries in implementing environmentally sound policies and practices.

It was founded because of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment (Stockholm Conference) in June 1972.
It’s headquartered at Nairobi, Kenya.
UNEP work encompasses.
Assessing global, regional and national environmental conditions and trends.
Developing international and national environmental instruments.
Strengthening institutions for the wise management of the environment.
Facilitating the transfer of knowledge and technology for sustainable development.

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