Which of the following statements about the ‘Race to Zero Campaign’ is

Which of the following statements about the ‘Race to Zero Campaign’ is/are correct ?

  • One of the main objectives of the Race to Zero Campaign is to build momentum around the shift to a decarbonized economy.
  • It is related to the theory of Zero-Sum Game.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2023
The correct answer is A) 1 only.
Statement 1 is correct. The ‘Race to Zero’ campaign is a global initiative that mobilizes actors outside of national governments – including companies, cities, regions, and investors – to commit to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 at the latest. Its main objective is precisely to build momentum among these non-state actors towards a decarbonized economy to limit global warming.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Race to Zero Campaign is related to achieving *net-zero carbon emissions*, not the economic concept of a Zero-Sum Game. Climate action is generally viewed as a collective action problem where collaboration leads to a positive outcome for all involved, rather than a scenario where one party’s gain is another’s loss.
The Race to Zero campaign works through various initiatives and networks (like the Marrakech Partnership) to promote credible net-zero commitments and actions from non-state actors, aligned with the goals of the Paris Agreement.
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