QUESTION

Hard

Environment & Ecology

Prelims 2025

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change is frequently discussed in global discussions on sustainable development and climate change.

Statement II: Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change sets out the principles of carbon markets.

Statement III: Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change intends to promote inter-country non-market strategies to reach their climate targets.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Select an option to attempt

Explanation

Article 6 of the Paris Agreement is crucial as it outlines international cooperation through both carbon markets and non-market approaches to help countries meet climate goals.

Statement I is correct:

  • Article 6 is widely discussed because it enables cooperation through market and non-market means to fight climate change.

Statement II is correct:

  • It defines rules for carbon markets, including carbon trading and credit mechanisms.

Statement III is correct:

  • It also promotes non-market tools like technology transfer and capacity building to reach climate targets.

So, the correct answer is: A

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