With reference to 'Forest Carbon Partnership Facility', which of the following statements is/are correct?
- 1.It is a global partnership of governments, businesses, civil society and indigenous peoples.
- 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.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:
- A.1 only
- B.2 and 3 only
- C.1 and 3 only
- 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