Q. Consider the following statements about Mangrove Alliance for Climate:
- It was formulated at COP26 climate summit.
- Australia is the only member country outside Asia.
- 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 26thJuly with the aim of raising awareness about mangrove ecosystems and to promote their sustainable management and conservation.