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Desertification and the United Nations

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What is the primary focus of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)?

  1. Promoting sustainable land management in arid, semi-arid, and dry sub-humid areas

  2. Addressing climate change and its impacts on land degradation

  3. Providing financial assistance to countries affected by desertification

  4. Resettlement of populations from desertified areas

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The UNCCD aims to combat desertification and land degradation through sustainable land management practices, such as agroforestry, water conservation, and sustainable grazing.

Which of the following is NOT a key objective of the UNCCD?

  1. To improve the living conditions of affected populations

  2. To conserve biodiversity and ecosystem services

  3. To promote the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides

  4. To restore degraded land and combat desertification

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The UNCCD does not promote the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, as these can contribute to land degradation and pollution.

What is the name of the global partnership established under the UNCCD to promote sustainable land management?

  1. The Global Mechanism

  2. The Global Environment Facility

  3. The Green Climate Fund

  4. The Global Land Partnership

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Global Land Partnership is a voluntary partnership of stakeholders working together to promote sustainable land management and combat land degradation.

Which of the following is NOT a priority area of action identified by the UNCCD?

  1. Sustainable agriculture and rangeland management

  2. Forestry and agroforestry

  3. Water management and conservation

  4. Industrial development and mining

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Industrial development and mining are not priority areas of action identified by the UNCCD, as they can contribute to land degradation and desertification.

What is the name of the UNCCD's flagship program aimed at supporting countries in implementing sustainable land management practices?

  1. The Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) Target Setting Program

  2. The Great Green Wall Initiative

  3. The Sustainable Land Management (SLM) Program

  4. The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Program

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) Target Setting Program supports countries in setting and achieving national targets for land degradation neutrality, which is a state in which the amount of land being degraded is no greater than the amount of land being restored.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of sustainable land management practices?

  1. Increased agricultural productivity

  2. Improved water quality and availability

  3. Enhanced biodiversity and ecosystem services

  4. Increased soil erosion and salinization

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sustainable land management practices aim to reduce soil erosion and salinization, not increase them.

What is the name of the UNCCD's scientific body that provides advice on scientific and technical matters related to desertification and land degradation?

  1. The Committee on Science and Technology (CST)

  2. The Global Mechanism

  3. The Conference of the Parties (COP)

  4. The Secretariat

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Committee on Science and Technology (CST) is the UNCCD's scientific body that provides advice on scientific and technical matters related to desertification and land degradation.

Which of the following is NOT a key challenge in combating desertification and land degradation?

  1. Climate change and variability

  2. Land use change and deforestation

  3. Overgrazing and unsustainable agricultural practices

  4. Adequate financial resources and technical expertise

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Adequate financial resources and technical expertise are not challenges in combating desertification and land degradation, but rather essential resources.

What is the name of the UNCCD's financial mechanism that provides financial support to countries affected by desertification and land degradation?

  1. The Global Environment Facility (GEF)

  2. The Green Climate Fund (GCF)

  3. The Adaptation Fund

  4. The UNCCD Special Fund

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The UNCCD Special Fund is the financial mechanism of the UNCCD that provides financial support to countries affected by desertification and land degradation.

Which of the following is NOT a key element of the UNCCD's 10-Year Strategy (2018-2028)?

  1. Promoting sustainable land management

  2. Addressing the underlying causes of desertification and land degradation

  3. Fostering cooperation and partnerships

  4. Promoting the use of genetically modified crops

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Promoting the use of genetically modified crops is not a key element of the UNCCD's 10-Year Strategy (2018-2028).

What is the name of the UNCCD's global initiative aimed at promoting the restoration of degraded land and combating desertification?

  1. The Great Green Wall Initiative

  2. The Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) Target Setting Program

  3. The Sustainable Land Management (SLM) Program

  4. The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Program

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Great Green Wall Initiative is the UNCCD's global initiative aimed at promoting the restoration of degraded land and combating desertification.

Which of the following is NOT a key partner of the UNCCD in implementing its mandate?

  1. Governments

  2. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)

  3. Intergovernmental organizations (IGOs)

  4. Private sector companies

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Private sector companies are not a key partner of the UNCCD in implementing its mandate.

What is the name of the UNCCD's reporting mechanism that allows countries to report on their progress in implementing the Convention?

  1. The National Reporting Process

  2. The Global Mechanism

  3. The Committee on Science and Technology (CST)

  4. The Secretariat

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Reporting Process is the UNCCD's reporting mechanism that allows countries to report on their progress in implementing the Convention.

Which of the following is NOT a key indicator used to monitor progress towards achieving Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN)?

  1. Land cover change

  2. Soil organic carbon content

  3. Net primary productivity

  4. Gross domestic product (GDP)

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gross domestic product (GDP) is not a key indicator used to monitor progress towards achieving Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN).

What is the name of the UNCCD's global initiative aimed at promoting the sustainable management of forests and rangelands?

  1. The Forest and Range Management (FARM) Program

  2. The Great Green Wall Initiative

  3. The Sustainable Land Management (SLM) Program

  4. The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Program

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Forest and Range Management (FARM) Program is the UNCCD's global initiative aimed at promoting the sustainable management of forests and rangelands.

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