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ICAO's Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) is the first global market-based measure adopted by a UN agency to address CO2 emissions from a specific sector.

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  2. False

Answer: True

Adopted in 2016, CORSIA aims to stabilize net CO2 emissions from international aviation at 2020 levels by requiring airlines to offset emissions growth through eligible carbon credits. It represents a landmark sectoral approach to climate mitigation under ICAO.

Topic International Civil Aviation Organization
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC