Q. With reference to Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), consider the following:
1. It is an independent monitoring tool for tracking the climate protection performance of various countries.
2. Sweden has placed 1st in the CCPI ranking.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct: It is an independent monitoring tool for tracking the climate protection performance of 57 countries and the European Union. These countries together generate 90%+ of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Top three ranks were empty as no country had met the criteria to get placed high enough on the index. Sweden has ranked 3rd in this ranking.
Source: DTE
