Previous Year Question
The term ‘Intended Nationally Determined Contributions’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of
Pledges made by the European countries to rehabilitate refugees from the war-affected Middle East
Plan of action outlined by the countries of the world to combat climate change
Capital contributed by the member countries in the establishment of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Plan of action outlined by the countries of the world regarding Sustainable Development Goals
Correct Answer: B
Detailed Solution
INDC stands for ‘Intended Nationally Determined Contribution’.
An INDC expresses the course of action determined by a country itself to address climate change.
It may describe the targets and measures proposed by the country to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions.
It may also include priorities related to adaptation to the effects of climate change.
The concept of INDC is associated with the process under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Countries submitted their respective INDCs before the Paris Climate Conference.
The Paris Climate Conference was the 21st Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC, held in December 2015.
The Paris Agreement was adopted at this conference.
The Paris Agreement provided for countries to undertake nationally determined efforts to address climate change.
After joining the Paris Agreement, the intended contributions of countries became Nationally Determined Contributions, or NDCs.
These contributions are determined according to each country’s national circumstances, capabilities and developmental priorities.
Collectively, they aim to contribute to international efforts to limit the rise in global temperature.
It is not related to pledges made by European countries to rehabilitate war-affected refugees.
It is also not related to the capital of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank or the general plan of action regarding Sustainable Development Goals.
Therefore, the term is used in the context of plans of action outlined by countries to combat climate change.