Consider the following statements: Statement I: Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change is frequently discussed in global discussions on sustainable development and climate change. Statement II: Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change sets out the principles of carbon markets. Statement III: Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change intends to promote inter-country non-market strategies to reach their climate targets. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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Correct answer: A. Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I
Statements II and III are both correct and both explain Statement I — Article 6 is frequently discussed precisely because it covers both market approaches (carbon markets) and inter-country non-market approaches for meeting climate targets.
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