With reference to 'Forest Carbon Partnership Facility', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a global partnership of governments, businesses, civil society and indigenous peoples. 2. It provides financial aid to universities, individual scientists and institutions involved in scientific forestry research to develop eco-friendly and climate adaptation technologies for sustainable forest management. 3. It assists the countries in their 'REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation+)' efforts by providing them with financial and technical assistance.

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With reference to 'Forest Carbon Partnership Facility', which of the following statements is/are correct?

It is a global partnership of governments, businesses, civil society and indigenous peoples.
It provides financial aid to universities, individual scientists and institutions involved in scientific forestry research to develop eco-friendly and climate adaptation technologies for sustainable forest management.
It assists the countries in their 'REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation+)' efforts by providing them with financial and technical assistance.

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B2 and 3 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3

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Statement 1 is correct. The Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) is a global initiative established by the World Bank. It operates as a partnership involving a diverse range of stakeholders, including governments, the private sector, civil society organizations, and indigenous peoples, all working towards reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation.

Statement 3 is correct. The FCPF provides significant financial and technical assistance to developing countries to support their REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation, plus conservation, sustainable management of forests, and enhancement of forest carbon stocks) efforts. This assistance helps countries in developing national REDD+ strategies, implementing policies, building capacity, and establishing robust monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) systems for forest carbon.

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Statement 2 is incorrect. The FCPF's primary focus is on supporting national-level REDD+ readiness and implementation programs. It does not directly provide financial aid to universities, individual scientists, or institutions for scientific forestry research or the development of eco-friendly and climate adaptation technologies. Its support is channeled towards national governments and relevant agencies to establish policy frameworks, institutional capacities, and pilot programs for REDD+.

Option (a) is incorrect as it excludes statement 3, which is a correct description of the FCPF's function.

Option (b) is incorrect because it includes statement 2, which is factually inaccurate regarding the FCPF's funding mechanisms.

Option (d) is incorrect as it includes statement 2, which incorrectly describes the FCPF's scope of financial aid.

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Option (a) is incorrect as it excludes statement 3, which is a correct description of the FCPF's function.

Option (b) is incorrect because it includes statement 2, which is factually inaccurate regarding the FCPF's funding mechanisms.

Option (d) is incorrect as it includes statement 2, which incorrectly describes the FCPF's scope of financial aid.