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With reference to the International Drought Resilience Alliance (IDRA), consider the following statements:

1. It was officially launched jointly by Senegal and Spain during COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh.
2. The institutional secretariat and operational support for the alliance are provided by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).
3. Membership of the alliance is restricted exclusively to African and Mediterranean nations facing extreme arid conditions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 onlyAnswer
  2. B
    2 and 3 only
  3. C
    1 and 3 only
  4. D
    1, 2 and 3

Answer

1 and 2 only
The correct evaluation shows that Statements 1 and 2 are accurate, whereas Statement 3 is false. The International Drought Resilience Alliance was initiated by Spain and Senegal at COP27 to shift global strategy from crisis management to structured disaster preparedness and climate adaptation against droughts. UNCCD provides secretariat support. Membership is open globally to all nations and development organizations.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate Statement 1 regarding the leadership and launch venue of IDRA.
Statement 1 is correct. The International Drought Resilience Alliance (IDRA) was spearheaded by President Pedro Sánchez of Spain and President Macky Sall of Senegal, and formally launched during UNFCCC COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh (2022).
Establishing the founding countries and summit venue verifies the core mandate of the initiative.
2
Evaluate Statement 2 regarding the administrative secretariat of the initiative.
Statement 2 is correct. The secretariat function of IDRA is integrated into the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) framework.
UNCCD is the lead UN entity dealing with land degradation, desertification, and drought.
3
Evaluate Statement 3 regarding membership scope and geographical eligibility.
Statement 3 is incorrect. IDRA is an inclusive global coalition open to all national governments, multilateral bodies, private sector entities, and regional organizations worldwide.
Drought resilience is recognized as a universal issue affected by global climate change rather than a localized regional initiative.

Key Concept

International Drought Resilience Alliance (IDRA) leadership, hosting secretariat, and open global membership structure
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Environmental Issues, Conservation Reports, and Climate Summits

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