Q. With reference to the Global Climate Change Alliance (GCCA), consider the following statements:
1.It is an initiative of the European Union.
2.It provides technical and financial assistance to developing countries for integrating climate change into their development policies and budgets.
3.It is coordinated jointly by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 3 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

  • The Global Climate Change Alliance (GCCA) is indeed an initiative of the European Union (EU) launched in 2007.
  • It aims to support vulnerable developing countries, particularly Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS), by providing technical and financial assistance to mainstream climate change into their policies and budgets.
  • The GCCA is not coordinated by WRI or WBCSD. It is managed by the European Commission, not external organizations.

Source: Environment (Factly Forum IAS)

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