Consider the following statements regarding United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP): 1. It was founded by the Stockholm conference in 1972. 2. It assists developing countries in implementing environmentally sound policies and practices. 3. It is headquartered at Geneva, Switzerland. Which of the above statements are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2

[B] 1 and 3

[C] 2 and 3

[D] All

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: UNEP

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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