Question

UPSC Prelims 2018 Question:

"Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now" is an initiative launched by

  1. 1. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
  2. 2. The UNEP Secretariat
  3. 3. The UNFCC Secretariat
  4. 4. The World Meteorological Organization

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 3: The UNFCC Secretariat

Detailed Solution

Explanation:

  • The United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat launched the initiative "Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now," that showcases efforts by individuals, companies and governments that are achieving real results in transitioning to climate neutrality.

  • The initiative brought together two of the secretariat’s flagship activities. In December 2011, the Secretariat launched its "Momentum for Change" initiative to shine a light on activities underway across the globe that are moving the world toward a highly resilient, low-carbon future. In September 2015, the secretariat launched its "Climate Neutral Now" initiative to urge individuals, companies and governments to measure their climate footprint, reduce their greenhouse gas emissions as much as possible, and offset what they cannot reduce using UN-certified emissions reductions.

Therefore, option (3) is the correct answer.

Subject: Environment | Environmental Organisations and Conventions

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