Global efforts of the Conservation of Forest MCQ Questions with Answers

Correct Answer: (B) Only two

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. United Nations Strategic Plan for Forests 2017-2030 (UNSPF) is a global framework to achieve the sustainable management of all types of forests, including trees outside forests, and to combat deforestation and forest degradation. It was adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2017.
Its target is to increase forest area by 3% worldwide by 2030. The plan contains a set of six Global Forest Goals and 26 associated targets to be reached by 2030. All these are voluntary in nature and universally applicable.
Statement 3 and 4 are incorrect. The United Nations Strategic Plan for Forests 2017-2030 (UNSPF) does not promote forest management practices that ignore the role of forests in mitigating climate change. One of the key objectives of the UNSPF is to recognize and emphasize the critical role of forests in climate change mitigation.
The UNSPF is implemented by the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF), which is a voluntary partnership of over 15 international organizations.

Correct Answer: (A) United Nations Forum on Forests

On 20 January 2017, the Special Session of the UN Forum on Forests adopted the recommendations of the Working Group of the Forum, which featured the first ever UN Strategic Plan for Forests.
The UN Strategic Plan for Forests 2017-2030 provides a global framework for actions at all levels to sustainably manage all types of forests and trees outside forests and halt deforestation and forest degradation.
At the heart of the Strategic Plan are six Global Forest Goals and 26 associated targets to be achieved by 2030, which are voluntary and universal.
They support the objectives of the International Arrangement on Forests and aim to contribute to progress on the Sustainable Development Goals, the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, the Paris Agreement adopted under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and other international forest-related instruments, processes, commitments and goals.

Correct Answer: (B) 2 only

Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) is a mechanism developed by Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
It creates a financial value for the carbon stored in forests by offering incentives for developing countries to reduce emissions from forested lands and invest in low-carbon paths to sustainable development.
Developing countries would receive results-based payments for results-based actions.
REDD+ goes beyond simply deforestation and forest degradation and includes the role of conservation, sustainable management of forests, and enhancement of forest carbon stocks.
REDD+ incorporates important benefits of livelihood improvement, biodiversity conservation, and food security services.

Correct Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2

The Forest and Landscape Restoration Mechanism (FLRM) is a global initiative by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to support countries in restoring degraded lands. It aims to achieve the Bonn Challenge goal of restoring 350 million hectares of deforested and degraded lands by 2030. The FLRM focuses on improving the resilience, productivity, and socioeconomic value of restored landscapes, benefiting both human well-being and the environment.

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