With reference to the agreement at the UNFCCC Meeting in Paris in 2015, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- 1.The agreement was signed by all the member countries of the UN, and it will go into effect in
- 2.The agreement aims to limit greenhouse gas emissions so that the rise in average global temperature by the end of this century does not exceed 2°C or even 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
- 3.Developed countries acknowledged their historical responsibility in global warming and committed to donate $1000 billion a year from 2020 to help developing countries to cope with climate change.
2017.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A.1 and 3 only
- B.2 only
- C.2 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: B. 2 only
The Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015, sets a global goal to limit the increase in average global temperature to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels, and pursue efforts to limit it to 1.5°C. While the agreement was widely adopted, its entry into force was conditional on ratification by a sufficient number of countries, which occurred in 2016, not 2017. Furthermore, the financial commitment mentioned, $1000 billion a year, was a target for climate finance, but the specific timeline and wording in the statement might not accurately reflect the agreement's exact provisions.
Source: UPSC gs1 2016