What is/are the importance/importances of the 'United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification'?<br/>1. It aims to promote effective action through innovative national programmes and supportive international partnerships.<br/>2. It has a special/particular focus on South Asia and North Africa regions, and its Secretariat facilitates the allocation of major portion of financial resources to these regions.<br/>3. It is committed to bottom-up approach, encouraging the participation of local people in combating the desertification.<br/><br/>Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1. Correct. UNCCD seeks to combat desertification through effective action at all levels, supported by international cooperation and partnership arrangements, including national action programmes.

2. Incorrect. UNCCD gives special attention to Africa, particularly the most affected countries; it does not have a special focus on South Asia and North Africa as stated, nor does its Secretariat allocate a major share of financial resources specifically to those regions.

3. Correct. A core feature of UNCCD is its bottom-up approach, emphasizing participation of local communities in planning and implementation.

Hence, statements 1 and 3 only are correct.