UPSC PRELIMS · GEOGRAPHY · NEW YORK DECLARATION ON FORESTS

With reference to the 'New York Declaration on Forests', which of the following statements are correct? 1. It was first endorsed at the United Nations Climate Summit in 2014. 2. It endorses a global timeline to end the loss of forests. 3. It is a legally binding international declaration. 4. It is endorsed by governments, big companies and indigenous communities. 5. India was one of the signatories at its inception. Select the correct answer.

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EXPLANATION

The New York Declaration on Forests was launched at the 2014 UN Climate Summit and is voluntary, with participation by governments, companies and Indigenous groups; India was not an original signatory.

Correct answer: 1, 3 and 5The New York Declaration on Forests was launched at the 2014 UN Climate Summit and is voluntary, with participation by governments, companies and Indigenous groups; India was not an original signatory.

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