The term 'Intended Nationally Determined Contributions' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of
A
pledges made by the European countries to rehabilitate refugees from the war-affected Middle East
B
plan of action outlined by the countries of the world to combat climate change
Correct Answer
C
capital contributed by the member countries in the establishment of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
D
plan of action outlined by the countries of the world regarding Sustainable Development Goals
Explanation
Option (B) is correct because Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) are the voluntary pledges made by countries under the UNFCCC to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change, forming the basis of the 2015 Paris Agreement. Option (D) is the most tempting wrong choice, but it is incorrect because Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) represent a broader set of 17 global targets for 2030 rather than specific, country-led climate action plans. The core concept being tested is international environmental governance and the specific mechanisms used to implement global climate policy.
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