UPSC 2017EnvironmentModerate

Consider the following statements : 1. Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) to Reduce Short Lived Climate Pollutants is a unique initiative of G20 group of countries. 2. The CCAC focuses on methane, black carbon and hydrofluorocarbons. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only
B
2 only
Correct Answer
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Statement 2 is correct because the CCAC specifically targets Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs) including methane, black carbon, and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) to achieve immediate climate and health benefits. Statement 1 is incorrect because the coalition was launched in 2012 by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and six founding countries, rather than being a G20 initiative. The core concept being tested is the mandate and origin of international environmental organizations focused on atmospheric pollutants.

Climate Change InitiativesClimate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC)Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC)Short Lived Climate PollutantsG20methaneblack carbonhydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)

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