Which of the following statements are true in the context of the COP27 meeting held at Sharm el-Sheikh (Egypt) in November 2022?

1.The concept of 'loss and damage' from climate-induced disasters was accepted, important for small island states and other vulnerable nations.

2.Mitigation was discussed to keep global temperatures below 2 degrees Celsius.

3.India wanted to include a commitment to phase down all fossil fuels, not just coal.

A1 only

B2 only

C3 only

DAll of the above ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) All of the above

Explanation

All three statements about the 2022 COP27 at Sharm el-Sheikh are correct.

Statement 1 is correct: loss and damage from climate disasters was accepted, key for small island and vulnerable states.

Statement 2 is correct: mitigation was discussed to hold global temperatures below two degrees Celsius.

Statement 3 is correct: India pushed to phase down all fossil fuels, not coal alone.

COP27 established a dedicated fund to address loss and damage.

The conference is the annual meeting of parties to the UNFCCC.

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