Q. With reference to international climate negotiations and UNFCCC host venues, consider the following statements:
1.The Mediterranean coastal city of Antalya in Itlay was selected to host the COP31 UN Climate Summit.
2.The presidency of COP31 involves a collaborative arrangement between Itlay and Australia following a consensus negotiated within the Western Europe and Others Group (WEOG).
3.The UNFCCC Secretariat is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D
Notes:

Detailed Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is incorrect: Antalya, a major Turkish resort and administrative hub on the Mediterranean coast, was chosen as the physical venue for the COP31 Climate Summit at the Expo Center.
  • Statement 2 is incorrect: Following competing bids between Turkiye and Australia under WEOG rules, an agreement was reached for Türkiye to host the conference in Antalya while Australia leads negotiations in key thematic areas.
  • Statement 3 is incorrect: The permanent headquarters of the UNFCCC Secretariat is located in Bonn, Germany.
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