Q- Consider the following statements regarding the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change UNFCCC-1- It was adopted at the -Rio Earth Summit- in 1992 -2- It is legally binding-3- Its objective is to eliminate greenhouse gases from the atmosphere-Which of the statements given above is-are correct-

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Q. Consider the following statements regarding the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC):
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

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Solution

The correct option is A
1 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is an international treaty adopted and opened for signature at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro 1992.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The treaty is not legally binding but provides opportunities for updates (protocols) that can be used to set legally binding emissions limits.

Statement 3 is correct: Its objective is to cut the emission rate of greenhouse gases and not their elimination.

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