Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which organisation was created in 1988 by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) to assess the science related to climate change?

Options:

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

International Climate Action Network (ICAN)

Global Climate Growth Institute (GCGI)

Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC)

Correct Answer:

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) - Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was established in 1988 by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Its primary purpose is to assess scientific information on climate change and its potential impacts. The IPCC provides policymakers with regular assessments of the scientific basis of climate change, its impacts, and options for adaptation and mitigation.