Prelims 2025 · Environment · Question 14
Consider the following statements: Statement I: Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change is frequently discussed in global discussions on sustainable development and climate change. Statement II: Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change sets out the principles of carbon markets. Statement III: Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change intends to promote inter-country non-market strategies to reach their climate targets. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Answer
Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I
- Statement I: Correct. Article 6 is a major part of Paris Agreement negotiations because it deals with how countries can cooperate to meet climate goals.
- Statement II: Correct. Article 6.2 and 6.4 provide the framework for carbon markets / international transfer of mitigation outcomes, so it does set out principles for carbon market mechanisms.
- Statement III: Correct. Article 6.8 specifically covers non-market approaches for cooperation among countries to achieve their climate targets.
- Option check: Since II and III are both correct, and both explain why Article 6 is frequently discussed, (a) is correct.