2022 · EnvironmentPrevious Year Question
Q41.
"Climate Action Tracker", which monitors the emission reduction pledges of different countries is a:
A. Database created by coalition of research organisations
B. Wing of 'International Panel of Climate Change'
C. Committee under 'United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change'
D. Agency promoted and financed by United Nations Environment Programme and World Bank
Answer

A

Explanation

The Climate Action Tracker is an independent scientific analysis that tracks government climate action and measures it against the Paris Agreement aim of limiting warming. It is a collaboration of two organisations — Climate Analytics and NewClimate Institute — and has been providing independent analysis to policymakers since 2009. It is NOT a wing of IPCC, nor a committee under UNFCCC, nor an agency of UNEP/World Bank.