Match List - I (Conference of the Parties - UNFCCC) with List - II (City):

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is D

Explanation:
Matching each COP event with its host city:
· COP26 (2021) was held in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
· COP27 (2022) took place in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.
· COP28 (2023) was hosted in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
· COP29 (2024) is scheduled to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Hence, the correct mapping is:
· (A) COP26 → (IV) Glasgow
· (B) COP27 → (III) Sharm el-Sheikh
· (C) COP28 → (II) Dubai
· (D) COP29 → (I) Baku
Information Booster:
· The COP (Conference of the Parties) meetings under the UNFCCC framework are annual global climate summits where countries negotiate actions to limit global warming and adapt to climate impacts. COP26 in Glasgow was particularly crucial as it focused on finalizing the Paris Agreement rulebook. COP27 highlighted loss and damage for vulnerable countries. COP28 in Dubai saw calls for a fossil fuel phaseout, and COP29 in Baku is expected to continue critical climate finance discussions.
Additional Information:
· Option (1) incorrectly places COP26 in Baku and COP29 in Glasgow.
· Option (2) and (3) have partial mismatches in COP locations and years.
· Only option (4) correctly matches all four COPs with their respective host cities.