UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2016

What is 'Greenhouse Gas Protocol'?

  1. It is an international accounting tool for government and business leaders to understand, quantify and manage greenhouse gas emissions
  2. It is an initiative of the United Nations to offer financial incentives to developing countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to adopt eco-friendly technologies
  3. It is an inter-governmental agreement ratified by all the member countries of the United Nations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to specified levels by the year 2022
  4. It is one of the multilateral REDD+ initiatives hosted by the World Bank

Answer

Correct Answer

It is an international accounting tool for government and business leaders to understand, quantify and manage greenhouse gas emissions

Explanation

The Greenhouse Gas Protocol is an internationally recognised accounting tool that helps governments and businesses understand, quantify and manage their greenhouse gas emissions.

Topics: climate change, emission accounting, environment, ghg protocol