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Q88 (IAS/2018) Environment & Ecology › Climate Change & Global Initiatives › UNFCCC and Kyoto Official Key

"Momentum for Change : Climate Neutral Now" is an initiative launched by

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Your answer:  ·  Correct: C
Explanation

The correct answer is option C - The UNFCCC Secretariat.

Momentum for Change is a special initiative of the UNFCCC launched[1] at the Seventeenth Conference of the Parties (COP17) in Durban. The UNFCCC secretariat's Momentum for Change Initiative presented awards to representatives of some of the best examples of climate solutions in the world—which inspire increased climate action.[2] "Climate Neutral Now" is one of the specific focus areas under this broader Momentum for Change initiative by the UNFCCC Secretariat.

The other options are incorrect as they refer to different UN climate-related bodies. The IPCC (option A) is primarily a scientific assessment body, UNEP (option B) is the broader environmental programme, and WMO (option D) focuses on meteorological services. The initiative specifically belongs to the UNFCCC Secretariat, which is the operational body of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Sources
  1. [1] Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 24: Climate Change Organizations > 2011 > p. 323
  2. [2] Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 24: Climate Change Organizations > Climate action, or the ground celebrated by the UN. > p. 331
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Q. "Momentum for Change : Climate Neutral Now" is an initiative launched by [A] The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change [B] The UNEP…
At a glance
Origin: Mixed / unclear origin Fairness: Low / Borderline fairness Books / CA: 2.5/10 · 0/10

This is a classic 'Sitter' found verbatim in standard reference books (like Shankar IAS). It rewards candidates who don't just read the treaty names (Kyoto, Paris) but also the specific outreach campaigns and initiatives listed in the 'Organizations' chapters. If you missed this, you are skimming too fast.

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This question can be broken into the following sub-statements. Tap a statement sentence to jump into its detailed analysis.

Statement 1
Was "Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now" launched by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)?
Origin: Weak / unclear Fairness: Borderline / guessy
Indirect textbook clues
Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 24: Climate Change Organizations > 2011 > p. 323
Strength: 5/5
“Seventeenth Conference of the Parties, governments committed for a new universal climate change agreement by 2050, leading to the launch of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action. Momentum for Change, a special initiative of the UNFCCC launched.”
Why relevant

Explicitly states 'Momentum for Change, a special initiative of the UNFCCC launched.' indicating UNFCCC ownership/launch.

How to extend

A student could use this to check which organization (UNFCCC vs IPCC) normally launches such initiatives by comparing organizational mandates and press releases.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 24: Climate Change Organizations > Climate action, or the ground celebrated by the UN. > p. 331
Strength: 5/5
“Climate action or the ground celebrated by the UN • The UNFCCC secretariat's Momentum for Change Initiative presented awards to representatives of some of the best examples of climate solutions in the world—which inspire increased climate action. • The Momentum for Change initiative this year, for the first time, included the category of information and communication technology.”
Why relevant

Notes the UNFCCC secretariat's Momentum for Change Initiative presented awards and is run by the UNFCCC secretariat, tying the initiative operationally to UNFCCC.

How to extend

Combine with a lookup of launch announcements or UNFCCC materials to confirm the launcher and distinguish from IPCC activities.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 29: Environment Issues and Health Effects > Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) > p. 426
Strength: 4/5
“Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (PCC) • Established in 1988 by the World Meteorological Organization and the UN Environment Programme, the IPCC surveys world-wide scientific and technical literature and publishes assessment reports that are widely recognized as the most credible existing sources of information on climate change. • The IPCC also works on methodologies and responds to specific requests from the Convention's subsidiary bodies. The IPCC is independent of the Convention.”
Why relevant

Describes IPCC's role as an independent scientific assessment body that surveys literature and publishes reports, not as a secretariat that launches awards/initiatives.

How to extend

Use this to infer that launching an awards-type initiative would be outside IPCC's primary assessment role and thus likely done by a different UN body like UNFCCC.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 24: Climate Change Organizations > i:r Efil{r=t#$.fificfl$ s!:J > p. 340
Strength: 3/5
“UNEP/WMO proposal for the sening up of the Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change (OPCC). i1 • It was established by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 1988 to provide the governments of the world with a clear scientific view of what is happening to the world's climate. • The Secretariat coordinates all the IPCC work and liaises with Governments. The secretariat is supported by WMO and UNEP and hosted at WMO headquarters in Geneva. • It is open to all member countries of the United Nations (UN) and WMO.”
Why relevant

Explains IPCC was established by UNEP and WMO to provide scientific assessment and that its Secretariat coordinates IPCC work—implying a technical/assessment mandate rather than running public award initiatives.

How to extend

A student can contrast IPCC's establishment and remit with the UNFCCC secretariat's mandate to run international policy and outreach initiatives.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 24: Climate Change Organizations > Mandate > p. 342
Strength: 3/5
“• The current mandate of the National Greenhouse Gas Inventories Programme (NGGIP) was approved by IPCC-T6 (Montreal, May 2000). IPCC-T9 (Geneva, April 2009) decided to maintain its Task Force on Inventories, cochaired by two members of the IPCC Bureau (one from an industrialized country and one from a developing country) with twelve additional members on the Task Force Bureau (two per IPCC/WMO region).”
Why relevant

Describes IPCC's internal mandate and task forces (e.g., inventories), reinforcing that IPCC activity centers on reports and methodologies rather than public awards/initiative launches.

How to extend

Combine this pattern with the UNFCCC linkage in snippets 1 and 3 to deduce which organization more plausibly launched Momentum for Change.

Statement 2
Was "Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now" launched by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Secretariat?
Origin: Weak / unclear Fairness: Borderline / guessy
Indirect textbook clues
Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 24: Climate Change Organizations > 2011 > p. 323
Strength: 5/5
“Seventeenth Conference of the Parties, governments committed for a new universal climate change agreement by 2050, leading to the launch of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action. Momentum for Change, a special initiative of the UNFCCC launched.”
Why relevant

Explicitly identifies 'Momentum for Change' as a special initiative of the UNFCCC and notes it was launched, linking the initiative to the UNFCCC rather than UNEP.

How to extend

A student could use this to suspect the UNFCCC (not UNEP) launched the initiative and then check which secretariat (UNFCCC Secretariat vs UNEP Secretariat) runs it.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 24: Climate Change Organizations > Climate action, or the ground celebrated by the UN. > p. 331
Strength: 5/5
“Climate action or the ground celebrated by the UN • The UNFCCC secretariat's Momentum for Change Initiative presented awards to representatives of some of the best examples of climate solutions in the world—which inspire increased climate action. • The Momentum for Change initiative this year, for the first time, included the category of information and communication technology.”
Why relevant

States that the UNFCCC secretariat's Momentum for Change Initiative presented awards, showing operational control by the UNFCCC secretariat.

How to extend

Combine this with the launch attribution (snippet 3) to strengthen the inference that the initiative is UNFCCC-run rather than UNEP-run.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 24: Climate Change Organizations > i:r Efil{r=t#$.fificfl$ s!:J > p. 340
Strength: 3/5
“UNEP/WMO proposal for the sening up of the Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change (OPCC). i1 • It was established by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 1988 to provide the governments of the world with a clear scientific view of what is happening to the world's climate. • The Secretariat coordinates all the IPCC work and liaises with Governments. The secretariat is supported by WMO and UNEP and hosted at WMO headquarters in Geneva. • It is open to all member countries of the United Nations (UN) and WMO.”
Why relevant

Shows a pattern that UNEP and other UN agencies create and support major climate bodies (e.g., establishing IPCC with WMO), illustrating UNEP's role in launching environmental initiatives in some cases.

How to extend

A student could contrast this pattern (UNEP launches some initiatives) with the Momentum for Change being tied to UNFCCC to assess which agency likely launched it.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 28: International Organisation and Conventions > 28.1. UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME (UNEP) > p. 387
Strength: 3/5
“The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system, and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.”
Why relevant

Defines UNEP as the leading global environmental authority that sets agendas and launches programmes, establishing that UNEP is a plausible launcher of major environmental initiatives in general.

How to extend

Use this general role to evaluate plausibility: because UNEP often launches initiatives, one should look for direct attribution to UNEP if claiming it launched Momentum for Change.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 24: Climate Change Organizations > UN-BEDD Programme > p. 347
Strength: 2/5
“• Administered by UNDP• Area of focus Mitigation REDD• Date operational zooS Three UN Agencies - United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) - have collaborated in the estabiishment of the UN-REDD programme, a multi-donor trust {und that allows donors to pool resources and provide funding with the-aim of significantly reducing global emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries. Through its nine initial country programme activities in Africa, Asia and Latin America, the UN-REDD Programme supports the capacity of national governments to prepare and implement national REDD strategies with the involvement of all stakeholders.”
Why relevant

Gives an example of UNEP collaborating and administering programmes (UN-REDD), reinforcing that UNEP runs multi-agency climate programmes in some contexts.

How to extend

A student can use this example to check whether Momentum for Change shows similar UNEP administration or instead shows UNFCCC administration (as snippets 1 and 3 suggest).

Statement 3
Was "Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now" launched by the UNFCCC Secretariat?
Origin: Direct from books Fairness: Straightforward Book-answerable
From standard books
Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 24: Climate Change Organizations > 2011 > p. 323
Presence: 5/5
“Seventeenth Conference of the Parties, governments committed for a new universal climate change agreement by 2050, leading to the launch of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action. Momentum for Change, a special initiative of the UNFCCC launched.”
Why this source?
  • Explicitly states 'Momentum for Change' as a special initiative of the UNFCCC and notes it was launched.
  • Directly links the initiative's origin to the UNFCCC context, implying UNFCCC responsibility for the launch.
Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 24: Climate Change Organizations > Climate action, or the ground celebrated by the UN. > p. 331
Presence: 5/5
“Climate action or the ground celebrated by the UN • The UNFCCC secretariat's Momentum for Change Initiative presented awards to representatives of some of the best examples of climate solutions in the world—which inspire increased climate action. • The Momentum for Change initiative this year, for the first time, included the category of information and communication technology.”
Why this source?
  • Refers to the 'UNFCCC secretariat's Momentum for Change Initiative', indicating secretariat ownership/operation.
  • Describes secretariat activities (presenting awards) under Momentum for Change, supporting active secretariat role.
Statement 4
Was "Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now" launched by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)?
Origin: Weak / unclear Fairness: Borderline / guessy
Indirect textbook clues
Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 24: Climate Change Organizations > 2011 > p. 323
Strength: 5/5
“Seventeenth Conference of the Parties, governments committed for a new universal climate change agreement by 2050, leading to the launch of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action. Momentum for Change, a special initiative of the UNFCCC launched.”
Why relevant

Explicitly calls Momentum for Change a special initiative of the UNFCCC, indicating its provenance lies with the UN climate convention rather than WMO.

How to extend

A student could use this to check UNFCCC materials or COP announcements to confirm the initiative's origin and organizers.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 24: Climate Change Organizations > Climate action, or the ground celebrated by the UN. > p. 331
Strength: 5/5
“Climate action or the ground celebrated by the UN • The UNFCCC secretariat's Momentum for Change Initiative presented awards to representatives of some of the best examples of climate solutions in the world—which inspire increased climate action. • The Momentum for Change initiative this year, for the first time, included the category of information and communication technology.”
Why relevant

States the UNFCCC secretariat's Momentum for Change Initiative presented awards, reinforcing that the UNFCCC secretariat runs the initiative.

How to extend

Combine this with a search of UNFCCC Secretariat publications or award pages to verify administrative ownership versus WMO involvement.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 24: Climate Change Organizations > i:r Efil{r=t#$.fificfl$ s!:J > p. 340
Strength: 3/5
“UNEP/WMO proposal for the sening up of the Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change (OPCC). i1 • It was established by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 1988 to provide the governments of the world with a clear scientific view of what is happening to the world's climate. • The Secretariat coordinates all the IPCC work and liaises with Governments. The secretariat is supported by WMO and UNEP and hosted at WMO headquarters in Geneva. • It is open to all member countries of the United Nations (UN) and WMO.”
Why relevant

Describes a pattern where WMO co‑establishes major scientific bodies (e.g., IPCC with UNEP), suggesting WMO's typical role is scientific/meteorological collaboration rather than launching UNFCCC initiatives.

How to extend

Use this pattern to assess whether WMO commonly launches initiatives named in UNFCCC contexts; if not, that argues against WMO being the launcher.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 29: Environment Issues and Health Effects > Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) > p. 426
Strength: 3/5
“Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (PCC) • Established in 1988 by the World Meteorological Organization and the UN Environment Programme, the IPCC surveys world-wide scientific and technical literature and publishes assessment reports that are widely recognized as the most credible existing sources of information on climate change. • The IPCC also works on methodologies and responds to specific requests from the Convention's subsidiary bodies. The IPCC is independent of the Convention.”
Why relevant

Reiterates WMO's role in creating large intergovernmental scientific panels (IPCC), highlighting the distinction between WMO's mandate and UNFCCC secretariat activities.

How to extend

A student could contrast WMO's documented projects with UNFCCC initiatives to judge which organization is more likely to have launched a named program.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 19: Ozone Depletion > Monitoring the Ozone Layer > p. 269
Strength: 2/5
“Some organizations that help in monitoring the atmosphere and form a network of information communication about the atmosphere, including ozone layer monitoring are: • World Meteorological Organization (WMO) • World Weather Watch (WWW) • Integrated Global Ocean Services Systems (rGoss) • Global Climate”
Why relevant

Lists WMO among organizations focused on atmospheric monitoring and weather services, implying WMO's core functions are operational/scientific rather than running UNFCCC award initiatives.

How to extend

Use knowledge of organizational mandates (WMO = meteorological services; UNFCCC = climate policy/initiatives) to infer probable origin of Momentum for Change.

Pattern takeaway: UPSC loves 'Attribution' questions (Who launched X?). The pattern is to pick a catchy-sounding initiative ('Momentum for Change', 'Page', 'REDD+') and ask you to pin it to the correct UN arm. Always tabulate: Organization | Report | Initiative.
How you should have studied
  1. [THE VERDICT]: Sitter. Direct hit from Shankar IAS Environment (Chapter: Climate Change Organizations).
  2. [THE CONCEPTUAL TRIGGER]: Institutional Mechanisms of Climate Change (Who does what in the UN system?).
  3. [THE HORIZONTAL EXPANSION]: Map these siblings: UNFCCC (Race to Zero, Marrakech Partnership, NAZCA Portal); UNEP (Emissions Gap Report, Champions of the Earth); IPCC (Assessment Reports, Special Report on 1.5°C); WMO (State of the Global Climate).
  4. [THE STRATEGIC METACOGNITION]: Distinguish between 'Scientific Bodies' (IPCC/WMO) and 'Implementation Bodies' (UNFCCC/UNEP). Scientific bodies publish reports; Implementation bodies launch campaigns/movements.
Concept hooks from this question
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 Momentum for Change — a UNFCCC initiative
💡 The insight

References identify 'Momentum for Change' as a special initiative presented or launched by the UNFCCC/its secretariat, which is central to assessing the statement's attribution.

High-yield for UPSC: candidates must know which UN bodies run specific programmes and initiatives (e.g., UNFCCC initiatives vs. IPCC reports). This helps answer questions on institutional responsibilities in climate governance and avoid misattribution. Learn by mapping initiatives to their parent organisations and practising source-based reasoning.

📚 Reading List :
  • Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 24: Climate Change Organizations > 2011 > p. 323
  • Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 24: Climate Change Organizations > Climate action, or the ground celebrated by the UN. > p. 331
🔗 Anchor: "Was "Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now" launched by the Intergovernmental..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 Mandate and role of the IPCC
💡 The insight

Evidence describes the IPCC as an assessment body established by WMO and UNEP that surveys scientific literature and produces assessment reports — relevant to whether IPCC launches operational initiatives.

High-yield: UPSC frequently asks about mandates of UN bodies. Knowing IPCC's scientific/assessment role versus implementation or award-giving roles clarifies likely origins of initiatives and supports answer elimination strategies. Connects to topics on international environmental governance and institutional mandates.

📚 Reading List :
  • Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 29: Environment Issues and Health Effects > Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) > p. 426
  • Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 24: Climate Change Organizations > i:r Efil{r=t#$.fificfl$ s!:J > p. 340
  • Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 24: Climate Change Organizations > Mandate > p. 342
🔗 Anchor: "Was "Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now" launched by the Intergovernmental..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 UNFCCC secretariat's programmatic activities (awards & initiatives)
💡 The insight

References note the UNFCCC secretariat presents awards and runs Momentum for Change, highlighting the secretariat's operational/programmatic functions distinct from IPCC.

Useful for UPSC: distinguishes secretariat-level action (programmes, awards, initiatives) from technical-scientific bodies. Helps tackle questions on implementation mechanisms, reporting bodies, and climate action instruments under the UN system.

📚 Reading List :
  • Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 24: Climate Change Organizations > Climate action, or the ground celebrated by the UN. > p. 331
  • Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 24: Climate Change Organizations > 2011 > p. 323
🔗 Anchor: "Was "Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now" launched by the Intergovernmental..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 UNFCCC vs UNEP — distinct mandates and initiatives
💡 The insight

References identify Momentum for Change as a UNFCCC initiative and separately describe UNEP as the UN environmental authority, highlighting that initiatives may originate from different UN bodies.

High-yield for UPSC: questions often ask which UN agency launched specific climate programmes or their mandates. Mastering institutional attribution avoids common errors and links to topics on global governance, climate negotiations, and international organisations. Study by mapping major initiatives to their parent bodies.

📚 Reading List :
  • Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 24: Climate Change Organizations > Climate action, or the ground celebrated by the UN. > p. 331
  • Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 24: Climate Change Organizations > 2011 > p. 323
  • Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 28: International Organisation and Conventions > 28.1. UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME (UNEP) > p. 387
🔗 Anchor: "Was "Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now" launched by the United Nations En..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 Momentum for Change — a UNFCCC special initiative
💡 The insight

Evidence explicitly labels Momentum for Change as a special initiative of the UNFCCC and describes actions by the UNFCCC secretariat.

Useful for quick recall in questions about flagship climate programmes and awards under UNFCCC. Understanding such named initiatives helps answer both direct factual questions and analytical ones about implementation and public engagement in climate policy.

📚 Reading List :
  • Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 24: Climate Change Organizations > Climate action, or the ground celebrated by the UN. > p. 331
  • Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 24: Climate Change Organizations > 2011 > p. 323
🔗 Anchor: "Was "Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now" launched by the United Nations En..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 Role of secretariats in UN environmental bodies
💡 The insight

References describe secretariats' coordinating and supportive functions (e.g., IPCC secretariat coordination, secretariats coordinating treaty activities).

Important for UPSC because many questions probe institutional functions (coordination, hosting, support) rather than programme names alone. Knowing secretariat roles clarifies who launches, administers, or coordinates initiatives across agencies.

📚 Reading List :
  • Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 24: Climate Change Organizations > i:r Efil{r=t#$.fificfl$ s!:J > p. 340
  • Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 29: Environment Issues and Health Effects > Rio Conventinns > p. 427
🔗 Anchor: "Was "Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now" launched by the United Nations En..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S3
👉 Momentum for Change (UNFCCC special initiative)
💡 The insight

References identify 'Momentum for Change' as a UNFCCC special initiative and describe secretariat involvement.

High-yield for questions on UNFCCC-led climate programs; helps distinguish initiatives launched by the UNFCCC from those by other bodies. Connects institutional knowledge (program names) with implementation actions and award mechanisms.

📚 Reading List :
  • Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 24: Climate Change Organizations > 2011 > p. 323
  • Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 24: Climate Change Organizations > Climate action, or the ground celebrated by the UN. > p. 331
🔗 Anchor: "Was "Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now" launched by the UNFCCC Secretaria..."
🌑 The Hidden Trap

The 'Marrakech Partnership for Global Climate Action' is the sibling initiative often mentioned alongside this. It was launched to support the implementation of the Paris Agreement by enabling collaboration between governments and non-state actors.

⚡ Elimination Cheat Code

Name Analysis: 'Momentum for Change' sounds like a slogan, a movement, or a call to action.
- IPCC is a group of scientists (they write academic reports).
- WMO is technical (weather data).
- UNFCCC is the political/administrative body managing the treaties.
Campaigns and 'Momentum' are the job of the Secretariat (UNFCCC) to keep the political process alive, not the scientists.

🔗 Mains Connection

Links to GS-3 (Environment - Mitigation): This initiative promotes 'Climate Neutrality' (Net Zero). Connect this to India's 'Panchamrit' pledge (Net Zero by 2070) and the concept of Carbon Offsetting (buying CERs).

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