GS PrelimsEnvironmentInternational Initiatives for Monitoring and Mitigating Climate Change2015

BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes' is managed by the

A

Asian Development Bank

B

International Monetary Fund

C

United Nations Environment Programme

D

World Bank

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

1. The question asks which international institution manages the 'BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes'. 2. The BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes (ISFL) is a multilateral fund supported by donor governments and managed by the World Bank. 3. It aims to promote reduced greenhouse gas emissions from the land sector, from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries (REDD+), and from sustainable agriculture, as well as smarter land-use planning, policies and practices. 4. Therefore, the correct managing institution is the World Bank (Option D). 5. The Asian Development Bank (ADB), International Monetary Fund (IMF), and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have different mandates and do not manage this specific initiative.

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