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Role of International Organizations in Desertification Control

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Which international organization is responsible for coordinating global efforts to combat desertification and land degradation?

  1. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

  2. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

  3. United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)

  4. World Bank


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is the sole legally binding international agreement linking environmental and development issues.

What is the primary objective of the UNCCD?

  1. To promote sustainable land management practices

  2. To provide financial assistance to affected countries

  3. To raise awareness about desertification and land degradation

  4. To establish a global network of protected areas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary objective of the UNCCD is to promote sustainable land management practices in order to combat desertification and land degradation.

Which of the following is not a key strategic 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 renewable energy sources

  4. To strengthen the resilience of ecosystems to climate change


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Promoting the use of renewable energy sources is not a key strategic objective of the UNCCD.

The UNCCD has established a global mechanism to support affected countries in implementing their national action programs. What is this mechanism called?

  1. Global Environment Facility (GEF)

  2. Green Climate Fund (GCF)

  3. Global Mechanism of the UNCCD (GM)

  4. Adaptation Fund


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Global Mechanism of the UNCCD (GM) is the financial mechanism established to support affected countries in implementing their national action programs.

Which international organization provides financial assistance to developing countries for desertification control and land degradation projects?

  1. World Bank

  2. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

  3. Global Environment Facility (GEF)

  4. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) provides financial assistance to developing countries for desertification control and land degradation projects.

The UNCCD has established a scientific body to provide advice on scientific and technical matters related to desertification and land degradation. What is this body called?

  1. Committee on Science and Technology (CST)

  2. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

  3. Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)

  4. World Meteorological Organization (WMO)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Committee on Science and Technology (CST) is the scientific body established by the UNCCD to provide advice on scientific and technical matters related to desertification and land degradation.

Which international organization is responsible for monitoring and assessing the implementation of the UNCCD?

  1. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

  2. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

  3. United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)

  4. World Bank


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is responsible for monitoring and assessing the implementation of the UNCCD.

The UNCCD has established a global network of institutions and experts to support the implementation of the convention. What is this network called?

  1. Global Network of Desertification Control (GNDC)

  2. Global Network of Land Degradation and Restoration (GLDN)

  3. Global Network of Dryland Ecosystems (GNDE)

  4. Global Network of Soil and Water Conservation (GNSWC)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Global Network of Desertification Control (GNDC) is the global network of institutions and experts established to support the implementation of the UNCCD.

Which international organization is responsible for promoting sustainable land management practices in drylands?

  1. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

  2. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

  3. United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)

  4. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is responsible for promoting sustainable land management practices in drylands.

The UNCCD has established a global initiative to promote the restoration of degraded land. What is this initiative called?

  1. Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN)

  2. Great Green Wall Initiative

  3. Bonn Challenge

  4. Evergreen Agriculture Initiative


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) is the global initiative established by the UNCCD to promote the restoration of degraded land.

Which international organization is responsible for coordinating the implementation of the Great Green Wall Initiative?

  1. African Union (AU)

  2. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

  3. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

  4. World Bank


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The African Union (AU) is responsible for coordinating the implementation of the Great Green Wall Initiative.

The Bonn Challenge is a global initiative to restore degraded and deforested land. What is the target of the Bonn Challenge?

  1. To restore 350 million hectares of degraded and deforested land by 2030

  2. To restore 500 million hectares of degraded and deforested land by 2030

  3. To restore 1 billion hectares of degraded and deforested land by 2030

  4. To restore 2 billion hectares of degraded and deforested land by 2030


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The target of the Bonn Challenge is to restore 350 million hectares of degraded and deforested land by 2030.

Which international organization is responsible for promoting the adoption of evergreen agriculture practices?

  1. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

  2. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

  3. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

  4. World Bank


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is responsible for promoting the adoption of evergreen agriculture practices.

The UNCCD has established a global platform to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and best practices on desertification control and land degradation. What is this platform called?

  1. Knowledge Hub on Desertification, Land Degradation and Drought (KLD)

  2. Global Desertification Knowledge Platform (GDKP)

  3. World Desertification Knowledge Network (WDKN)

  4. Global Land Degradation Information System (GLADIS)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Knowledge Hub on Desertification, Land Degradation and Drought (KLD) is the global platform established by the UNCCD to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and best practices on desertification control and land degradation.

Which international organization is responsible for coordinating global efforts to combat climate change?

  1. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

  2. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

  3. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

  4. World Bank


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the international organization responsible for coordinating global efforts to combat climate change.

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