Consider the following statements:

Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) to Reduce Short-Lived Climate Pollutants is a unique initiative of G20 group of countries.
The CCAC focuses on methane, black carbon and hydrofluorocarbons.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question

Consider the following statements:

Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) to Reduce Short-Lived Climate Pollutants is a unique initiative of G20 group of countries.
The CCAC focuses on methane, black carbon and hydrofluorocarbons.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

2 only

Explanation: Answer: Option 2 — 2 onlyThe Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) was launched in 2012 by UNEP and six founding countries (Bangladesh, Canada, Ghana, Mexico, Sweden, and the United States), not exclusively by the G20. It has since expanded to include over 160 partners worldwide. The CCAC specifically targets Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs) that have significant warming potential but remain in the atmosphere for shorter periods than CO₂.❌ Statement 1 – Incorrect: CCAC is not a unique initiative of the G20; it was launched by UNEP and six countries and has grown into a global coalition with diverse membership beyond G20.✅ Statement 2 – Correct: The CCAC's primary focus is on reducing methane (CH₄), black carbon (BC), and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which are potent short-lived climate pollutants.

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