With reference to the Agreement at the UNFCCC Meeting in Paris in 2015, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Agreement was signed by all the member countries of the UN and it will go into effect in 2017. 2. The Agreement aims to limit the greenhouse gas emissions so that the rise in average global temperature by the end of this century does not exceed 2 °C or even 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels. 3. Developed countries acknowledged their historical responsibility in global warming and committed to donate $ 1000 billion a year from 2020 to help developing countries to cope with climate change. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A
1 and 3 only
B
2 only
Correct Answer
C
2 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Statement 2 is correct because the central aim of the Paris Agreement is to limit global temperature rise this century to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels, while pursuing efforts to limit it to 1.5°C. Statement 3 is the most common pitfall and is incorrect because developed countries committed to mobilizing $100 billion per year by 2020, not $1000 billion. Statement 1 is also false as the agreement entered into force in November 2016, not 2017. This question tests a candidate's precise knowledge of the mitigation targets and financial obligations established under the UNFCCC’s landmark 2015 climate accord.
Climate Change ConventionsParis Agreement (UNFCCC)UNFCCCParis Agreement 2015greenhouse gas emissions2 °C1.5 °Cpre-industrial levels$ 1000 billion