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Prelims 2016 · Environment · Question 77

With reference to an initiative called 'The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB)', which of the following statements is/are correct?<br/>1. It is an initiative hosted by UNEP, IMF and World Economic Forum.<br/>2. It is a global initiative that focuses on drawing attention to the economic benefits of biodiversity.<br/>3. It presents an approach that can help decision-makers recognize, demonstrate and capture the value of ecosystems and biodiversity.<br/><br/>Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 3 only
  3. 2 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer

2 and 3 only

1. Incorrect. TEEB is hosted by UNEP; it is not hosted by the IMF or the World Economic Forum.
2. Correct. TEEB is a global initiative that highlights the economic benefits of biodiversity and the costs of its loss.
3. Correct. It provides an approach to help decision-makers recognize, demonstrate and capture the value of ecosystems and biodiversity.

Hence, statements 2 and 3 only are correct.

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