UPSC Prelims 2025·GS1·geography·ecology and environment

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?

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  1. ABoth Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement ICorrect
  2. BBoth Statement II and Statement III are correct but only one of them explains Statement I
  3. COnly one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I
  4. DNeither Statement II nor Statement III is correct

Explanation

Statement I: Article 6 of the Paris Agreement is indeed frequently discussed in global sustainability and climate discussions as it provides mechanisms for international cooperation. Statement II: Correct and explains Statement I. Article 6 establishes the framework for international carbon markets, allowing countries to trade carbon credits and use market mechanisms to achieve their climate targets more cost-effectively. Statement III: Correct and explains Statement I. Article 6 also promotes non-market approaches for international cooperation, such as technology transfer, capacity building, and climate finance, providing alternatives to market-based mechanisms for countries to collaborate on climate action. Both market and non-market approaches under Article 6 make it a central topic in international climate discussions.
geography: Consider the following statements : Statement I: Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change is frequently discus

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