UPSC CSE Prelims
Paris Agreement Previous Year Questions (PYQs)

Detailed Explanation:

Correct Answer: ✅ Option 1

Article 6 of the Paris Agreement provides a framework for international cooperation in achieving climate goals. It covers both market-based approaches (carbon markets) and non-market approaches, making it one of the most discussed and important provisions of the Paris Agreement.

✅ Statement I is Correct: Article 6 is frequently discussed because it establishes mechanisms through which countries can cooperate to achieve their climate commitments.

✅ Statement II is Correct: Article 6 lays down the framework for international carbon markets, including the transfer and trading of carbon credits.

✅ Statement III is Correct: Article 6 also promotes non-market approaches such as technology transfer, capacity building, policy coordination, and sustainable development cooperation.

✅ Statement II explains Statement I: Carbon markets are a major reason why Article 6 receives significant global attention.

✅ Statement III explains Statement I: Non-market cooperation mechanisms are also central to climate negotiations and sustainable development discussions.

Short Notes: Article 6 of the Paris Agreement

• Article 6 focuses on international cooperation to achieve climate targets.

• It allows countries to trade carbon credits through market mechanisms.

• Article 6.2 deals with bilateral and multilateral carbon trading.

• Article 6.4 establishes a UN-supervised global carbon market mechanism.

• Article 6.8 promotes non-market approaches for climate action.

• It aims to reduce the cost of achieving Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

• Proper implementation helps prevent double counting of emission reductions.