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Prelims 2022 · Q41 · Climate agreements & summits

“Climate Action Tracker” which monitors the emission reduction pledges of different countries is a :

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Answer: A. Climate Action Tracker is an independent scientific analysis run by two research organisations, Climate Analytics and NewClimate Institute. It tracks countries' emission pledges and policies against the Paris Agreement goals.

Watch for: Because CAT is quoted at UN climate talks, students assume it is a UN body.

Why the other options are wrong
  • B. Wrong because the IPCC has no such wing; CAT is independent.
  • C. Wrong because CAT is not a UNFCCC committee.
  • D. Wrong because CAT is not run or funded as a UNEP and World Bank agency.

Source to check: Climate Action Tracker website (climateactiontracker.org), 'About'

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