COP Meetings — MCQ Practice

Which of the following statements about the Conference of the Parties (COP) meetings is/are correct? 1. The COP is the supreme decision-making body of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). 2. The Kyoto Protocol, adopted at COP 3, set legally binding emission reduction targets for all signatory countries. 3. The Paris Agreement, adopted at COP 21, introduced Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) for all Parties. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following COPs is correctly matched with its key outcome? 1. COP 15, Copenhagen: Establishment of the Loss and Damage Fund. 2. COP 21, Paris: Adoption of the Paris Agreement and NDCs. 3. COP 26, Glasgow: First explicit mention of 'phase-down of unabated coal power'. 4. COP 28, Dubai: Conclusion of the first Global Stocktake. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

The principle of 'Common But Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities' (CBDR-RC) is a cornerstone of international climate negotiations. Which of the following best describes its implication for developing countries like India?

Consider the following statements regarding the 'Global Stocktake' (GST) under the Paris Agreement: 1. The GST is a process to assess the collective progress towards achieving the long-term goals of the Paris Agreement. 2. The first GST was concluded at COP 26 in Glasgow. 3. The outcome of the GST is intended to inform Parties in updating and enhancing their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following COPs saw the historic decision to establish a dedicated fund for 'Loss and Damage'?