Question
UPSC Prelims 2021 Question:
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.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 1: 1, 2 and 4
Detailed Solution
Explanation:
- The New York Declaration on Forests (NYDF) was unveiled at the UN Secretary-Climate General's Summit in September 2014. It identifies ten audacious global goals to preserve and restore forests and stop natural forest loss by 2030. So, statements 1 and 2 are correct.
- The NYDF is a voluntary and non-binding international declaration to take action to halt global deforestation. So, statement 3 is not correct.
- It brings together governments, companies and civil society actors including indigenous people's organizations. So, statement 4 is correct.
- India is not a signatory of the declaration. So, statement 5 is not correct.
Therefore, option (1) is the correct answer.
Subject: Environment | Acts and Policies
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