Initiatives and partnerships of The Climate Group
Question
Consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above are correct?
- 1.
"The Climate Group" is an international non-profit organization that drives climate action by building large networks and runs them.
- 2.
The International Energy Agency in partnership with the Climate Group launched a global initiative "EP100".
- 3.
EP100 brings together leading companies committed to driving innovation in energy efficiency and increasing competitiveness while delivering on emission reduction goals.
- 4.
Some Indian companies are members of EP100.
- 5.
The International Energy Agency is the Secretariat to the "Under2 Coalition".
Options
1, 2, 4 and 5
1, 3 and 4 only
2, 3 and 5 only
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Explanation
Statements 1, 3, and 4 are correct. The Climate Group is an NGO that drives corporate action (like the EP100 energy efficiency network), and massive Indian companies (like Mahindra) are members. Statement 2 is incorrect; EP100 was launched by the Climate Group in partnership with the Alliance to Save Energy, not the IEA. Statement 5 is incorrect; the Climate Group, not the IEA, acts as the Secretariat for the Under2 Coalition of state and regional governments.
Answer: (b).
Question details
Year
2022
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q42
Subject
Environment
Sub-topic
Climate Change & Negotiations
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Hard
Nature
Current-affairs-linked
Source hint
The Climate Group Corporate Under2 Alliance Initiatives
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