Question

Q. Which of the following is/are part of the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)?

Select the correct code from the options given below:

• A. 1 only
• B. 2,3 only
• C. 3 only
• D. 1,2,3

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1,2,3

The National Action Plan on Climate change (NAPCC) was launched on June 30th, 2008. The NAPCC identifies measures that promote development objectives while also yielding co-benefits for addressing climate change effectively. There are eight “National Missions” which form the core of the National action plan. They focus on promoting understanding of climate change, adaptation and mitigation, energy efficiency and natural resource conservation.”

The eight missions are:

1. National Solar Mission
2. National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency
3. National Mission on Sustainable Habitat
4. National Water Mission
5. National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem
6. National Mission for a Green India
7. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture
8. National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change