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Consider the following statements:
1. The international political response to climate change began with the adoption of the UNFCCC in 1997.
2. The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) sets out a framework for action aimed at stabilising atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases to avoid dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system.
3. The UNFCCC entered into force in 1998 and now has 192 parties.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 2
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Only 2
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Only 3
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The correct option is C Only 2
UNFCCC is a non binding international environment treaty adopted and signed in 1992 and aims to stabilise atmospheric concentration of greenhouse gases. It became effective in 1994 and currently has more than 190 members including all member nations of the United Nations.

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