The Climate Action Tracker (CAT) is an independent scientific analysis produced by two research organisations: Climate Analytics and NewClimate Institute. It tracks the climate pledges and actions of countries against the emissions reductions needed to limit global warming to 1.5°C.
"Climate Action Tracker" which monitors the emission reduction pledges of different countries is a :
Asked in UPSC IAS 2022 · Topic: Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change (International Conventions and Agreements on Climate Change (e.g., UNFCCC, Kyoto Protocol, Paris Agreement))
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Answer: A. Database created by coalition of research or‐ ganisations
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