Q. Consider the following statements about Mangrove Alliance for Climate:

1. It was formulated at COP26 climate summit.
2. Australia is the only member country outside Asia.
3. UNESCO celebrates International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem on 26 July.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Only 3
Notes:

• During theCOP27 climate summit in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, the UAE and Indonesia announced the "Mangrove Alliance for Climate."
• MAC members include UAE, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, Australia, Japan, and Spain.
• It seeks to educate and spread awareness worldwide on the role of mangroves in curbing global warming and its potential as a solution for climate change.
• However, the intergovernmental alliance works on a voluntary basis which means that there are no real checks and balances to hold members accountable.
• Instead, the parties will decide their own commitments and deadlines regarding planting and restoring mangroves.
• UNESCO celebrates International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem on 26^thJuly with the aim of raising awareness about mangrove ecosystems and to promote their sustainable management and conservation.

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