Environment & Ecology : Climate Change & Global Warming

Q 7 / 11

UPSC CSE Prelims 2017

With reference to 'Global Climate Change Alliance', which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. It is an initiative of the European Union.
  2. It provides technical and financial support to targeted developing countries to integrate climate change into their development policies and budgets.
  3. It is coordinated by World Resources Institute (WRI) and World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
Select the correct answer using the code given below :

EXPLANATION

Correct Option (A)

Statements 1 and 2 are correct.

The Global Climate Change Alliance (GCCA) was initiated by the European Union. Its primary objective is to foster climate cooperation with developing countries, particularly Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS), which are highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.

The GCCA provides both technical and financial assistance to these targeted developing countries. This support aims to facilitate the integration of climate change adaptation and mitigation measures into their national development policies and budgetary frameworks.

Incorrect Options:

Statement 3 is incorrect.

The coordination of the Global Climate Change Alliance (GCCA) is managed by the European Commission. This is achieved through its established political dialogue and cooperation mechanisms. The World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) are not involved in the coordination of the GCCA.