Statement 1: It is a term adopted by the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. This statement is correct. Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE) is a term used to denote work under the UNFCCC, focused on six key areas: education, training, public awareness, public participation, public access to information, and international cooperation on climate change. These areas are recognized under Article 6 of the original UNFCCC text (1992) and were reaffirmed in subsequent agreements.Statement 2: This term is related to the Paris Agreement. This statement is correct. The Paris Agreement, specifically in its Article 12, emphasizes the importance of these ACE elements and encourages Parties to cooperate in enhancing these areas. The Doha Work Programme on ACE (adopted in 2012 and extended) provides a framework for implementing ACE activities, including those relevant to the Paris Agreement goals.
Which of the following statements is/are correct about 'Action for Climate Empowerment' (ACE)? 1. It is a term adopted by the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. 2. This term is related to the Paris Agreement.
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2023 · Topic: Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change (International Conventions and Agreements on Climate Change (e.g., UNFCCC, Kyoto Protocol, Paris Agreement))
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