Arrange the initiatives on climate change in chronological order:

A. Durban Conference

B. Montreal Protocol

C. Vienna Convention

D. Copenhagen Summit

E. Kyoto Protocol

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is D

The  correct answer is: (d) : C, B, E, D, A

Explanation

Here is the chronological timeline for each initiative:

1. (C) Vienna Convention (1985): The first global framework for the protection of the ozone layer.

2. (B) Montreal Protocol (1987): A landmark international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of numerous substances responsible for ozone depletion.

3. (E) Kyoto Protocol (1997): An international treaty which extended the 1992 UNFCCC that commits state parties to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

4. (D) Copenhagen Summit (2009): Also known as COP 15, it resulted in the Copenhagen Accord, which recognized the scientific case for keeping temperature rises below $2°C$.

5. (A) Durban Conference (2011): Known as COP 17, it led to the establishment of the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action to negotiate a global climate pact by 2015.