With reference to the ‘New York Declaration on Forests’. Which of the following statements are correct? 1. It was first endorsed at the United Nations Climate Summit in 2014. 2. It endorses a global timeline to end the loss of forests. 3. It is a legally binding international declaration. 4. It is endorsed by governments, big companies and indigenous communities. 5. India was one of the signatories at its inception. Select the Correct answer using the code given below.

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Environment & Ecology

Prelims 2021

With reference to the ‘New York Declaration on Forests’. Which of the following statements are correct?

It was first endorsed at the United Nations Climate Summit in 2014.
It endorses a global timeline to end the loss of forests.
It is a legally binding international declaration.
It is endorsed by governments, big companies and indigenous communities.
India was one of the signatories at its inception.

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Explanation

The correct statements about the New York Declaration on Forests are:

It was first endorsed at the United Nations Climate Summit in 2014.
It does endorse a global timeline to end the loss of forests, aiming for significant reduction by 2020 and ending deforestation by 2030.
It is endorsed by a multi-stakeholder group, including governments, companies (big and small), and indigenous communities.

Incorrect statements: 3. The New York Declaration on Forests is not a legally binding international declaration. It's a voluntary political declaration. 5. The Declaration is currently endorsed by over 190 entities but it is not endorsed by India.

Therefore, the correct answer is A. 1, 2, and 4.

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