With reference to the International Climate Initiative (IKI), consider the following statements: 1. The International Climate Initiative (IKI) is a funding programme launched by Germany to support climate and biodiversity projects worldwide. 2. It supports developing and emerging economies in areas such as climate mitigation, adaptation, and protection of natural carbon sinks. 3. The initiative is implemented by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the International Climate Initiative (IKI), consider the following statements:
1.The International Climate Initiative (IKI) is a funding programme launched by Germany to support climate and biodiversity projects worldwide.
2.It supports developing and emerging economies in areas such as climate mitigation, adaptation, and protection of natural carbon sinks.
3.The initiative is implemented by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: 1 and 2 only

Statement 1 is correct: The International Climate Initiative (IKI) is a major climate finance programme launched by Germany.

Statement 2 is correct: It supports projects in:

Climate change mitigation
Adaptation
Biodiversity conservation
Sustainable land use
Primarily in developing and emerging economies.

Statement 3 is incorrect: IKI is implemented by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) and the Federal Ministry for the Environment (BMUV), not UNEP.

Source: TNIE

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