Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Q.348 Which of the following best describes “Global Green Bond Partnership” sometimes seen in news ?


FRAMED FROM THE HINDU -SEPTEMBER 2018

Q.348  Which of the following best describes “Global Green Bond Partnership” sometimes seen in news ?

A) This partnership will spread catchment area over 68.9 sq km to provide water for irrigation to cities, states regions.

B) These bonds are issued by world bank in partnership with the government bodies, private organisations or individual scientists to increase forest cover .

C) This partnership will support efforts of cities, states regions , corporations, private companies to accelerate issuance of green bonds

D) These bonds are issued by world bank in partnership with the government bodies, private organisations or individual scientists to provide precious water for paddy crops

Ans. C

The Global Green Bond Partnership (GGBP) launched at the Global Climate Action Summit (GCAS). This new partnership will support efforts of sub-national entities such as cities, states, and regions, corporations and private companies, and financial institutions to accelerate the issuance of green bonds.

The founding members of the Global Green Bond Partnership GGBP include the World Bank, IFC - a member of the World Bank Group, Amundi,  European Investment Bank, Climate Bonds Initiative, Ceres, ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) and the Low Emissions Development Strategies Global Partnership (LEDS GP).


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