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With reference to 'Forest Carbon Partnership Facility', which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. 1.It is a global partnership of governments, businesses, civil society and indigenous peoples.
  2. 2.It provides financial aid to universities, individual scientists and institutions involved in scientific forestry research to develop eco-friendly and climate adaptation technologies for sustainable forest management.
  3. 3.It assists the countries in their 'REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation +)' efforts by providing them with financial and technical assistance.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 and 3 only
  3. C.1 and 3 only
  4. D.1, 2 and 3
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: C. 1 and 3 only

The Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) is indeed a global partnership that brings together governments, private sector entities, civil society organizations, and indigenous peoples. A primary objective of the FCPF is to support countries in their REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) initiatives by providing financial and technical support to reduce emissions from forests and enhance carbon sequestration.

Source: UPSC gs1 2015

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