Q. Consider the following statements:

Statement I: Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change is frequently discussed in global discussions on sustainable development and climate change.
Statement II: Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change sets out the principles of carbon markets.
Statement III: Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change intends to promote inter-country non-market strategies to reach their climate targets.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

(a) Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I
(b) Both Statement II and Statement III are correct but only one of them explains Statement I
(c) Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I
(d) Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct

14. निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:

कथन I:
जलवायु परिवर्तन विषयक पेरिस समझौते के अनुच्छेद 6 की चर्चा, सतत विकास और जलवायु परिवर्तन विषयक वैश्विक चर्चाओं में बारम्बार आती है।

कथन II :
जलवायु परिवर्तन विषयक पेरिस समझौते का अनुच्छेद 6, कार्बन बाज़ारों के सिद्धांतों को निर्दिष्ट करता है।

कथन III:
जलवायु परिवर्तन विषयक पेरिस समझौते के अनुच्छेद 6 का आशय देशों को अपने जलवायु लक्ष्य प्राप्त करने हेतु उनके बीच गैर-बाज़ारी रणनीतियों का संवर्धन करना है।

उपर्युक्त कथनों के बारे में, निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा एक सही है?

(a) कथन II और कथन III दोनों सही है तथा वे दोनों कथन I की व्याख्या करते हैं
(b) कथन II और कथन III दोनों सही है किन्तु उनमें से केवल एक, कथन I की व्याख्या करता है
(c) कथन II और कथन III में से केवल एक सही है तथा वह कथन I की व्याख्या करता है
(d) न तो कथन II और न ही कथन III सही है

Correct Answer: (a)

Explanation:

Statement I is correct:

Article 6 of the Paris Agreement is frequently discussed in global climate and sustainable development discussions.

• Article 6 is one of the most debated and important provisions of the Paris Agreement because it focuses on international cooperation for achieving climate targets.
• It plays a crucial role in shaping global climate governance, emission reductions, and sustainable development strategies.

Statement II is correct:

Article 6 sets out the principles of carbon markets.

• It provides a framework for market-based mechanisms, including Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs), allowing countries to trade carbon credits to meet their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
• These mechanisms are intended to improve the cost-effectiveness and ambition of climate mitigation efforts.

Statement III is correct:

Article 6 also promotes inter-country non-market strategies to achieve climate goals.

• Besides carbon markets, Article 6.8 emphasizes non-market approaches, encouraging cooperation through technology transfer, capacity building, finance, and policy coordination.
• These strategies support countries in meeting climate commitments without relying solely on carbon trading.

Relation between the Statements

• Statement I highlights why Article 6 is widely discussed in global climate negotiations.
• Statement II explains one major reason: carbon market mechanisms under Article 6 are central to international climate policy.
• Statement III explains another reason: non-market cooperation mechanisms are also an important component of Article 6.
• Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both explain Statement I.

Therefore, the correct answer is (a).

Source :

https://unfccc.int/process/the-paris-agreement/cooperative-implementation

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2022/05/17/what-you-need-to-know-about-article-6-of-the-paris-agreement