UPSC Prelims 2025 · Question 14 of 100

UPSC Prelims 2025 question on Paris Agreement Article 6

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?

  1. Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I
  2. Both Statement II and Statement III are correct but only one of them explains Statement I
  3. Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I
  4. Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct
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Answer: A. Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I

Analysis

Both Statement II and III are correct and both explain Statement I → Option (a).

Statement by statement

Statement I – CORRECT: Article 6 of the Paris Agreement is indeed frequently discussed in global climate negotiations, particularly after COP29 marked its adoption after nine years of negotiations.

Statement II – CORRECT: Article 6 sets out principles for carbon markets — Article 6.2 provides accounting guidance for internationally transferred mitigation outcomes; Article 6.4 establishes a new UNFCCC mechanism for trading carbon credits.

Statement III – CORRECT: Article 6.8 provides opportunities for non-market-based cooperation for enhancing climate action, enabling countries to promote inter-country non-market strategies.

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