Question

With reference to the "New York Declaration on Forests", which of the following statements are correct?

1. It was first endorsed at the United Nations Climate Summit in 2014.

2. It endorses a global timeline to end the loss of forests. 

3. It is a legally binding international declaration.

4. It is endorsed by governments, big companies and indigenous communities.

5. India was one of the signatories at its inception.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1, 2 and 4

(b) 1, 3 and 5

(c) 3 and 4

(d) 2 and 5

Answer 1

Correct option is (a) 1, 2 and 4

• The New York Declaration on Forests was endorsed at the 2014 Climate Summit. #1 is correct. So, we are 50:50 between Option A or B.
• The declaration includes ambitious targets to end natural forest loss by 2030, with a 50% reduction by 2020. So, #2 is right because there is a deadline. → #2 is right.
• There is only one combination where statement #1 and statement #2 are together.