UNEP is the primary global environmental authority within the United Nations system. It regularly publishes key reports assessing the state of the environment, including progress and gaps in climate action. The 'Adaptation Gap Report' specifically focuses on the difference between the current levels of adaptation and the levels needed to protect populations from climate change impacts.
Which institution has released the 'Adaptation Gap Report 2022'?
Asked in WBPSC CS Prelims 2023 · Topic: Environment and Sustainable Development (Climate Change: Causes, Impacts, Mitigation, and Adaptation Strategies)
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Answer: B. UNEP (United Nations Environment Pro‐ gramme)
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