Previous Year Question
What does UNFCCC stand for?
A.
United Nations Framework Council on Climate Change
B.
United Nations Federation Convention on Climate Change
C.
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
D.
United Nations Federation Council on Climate Change
Correct Answer: C
Detailed Solution
UNFCCC stands for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The Convention was adopted on 9 May 1992 and entered into force on 21 March 1994. Its objective is to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that prevents dangerous human interference with the climate system. The Conference of the Parties (COP) is the supreme decision making body of the Convention.