"Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now" is an initiative launched by

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  2. The UNEP Secreatariat
  3. The UNFCCC Secretariat
  4. The World Meteorological Organization

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Option 3 : The UNFCCC Secretariat
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The Correct Answer is The UNFCCC Secretariat.

  • The UNFCCC secretariat launched its Climate Neutral Now initiative in 2015.
  • It is an initiative launched to urge individuals, companies, and governments to measure their climate footprint, reduce their greenhouse gas emissions as much as possible.
  • The secretariat in 2016 launched a new pillar under its Momentum for Change initiative focused on Climate Neutral Now, as part of larger efforts to showcase successful climate action around the world.
  • Climate neutrality is a three-step process, which requires individuals, companies, and governments to:
    • Measure their climate footprint;
    • Reduce their emissions as much as possible;
    • Offset what they cannot reduce with UN certified emission reductions.
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