world_organizations hard True/False

IMO's Initial Strategy on reduction of GHG emissions from ships aims to reduce total annual GHG emissions by at least 50% by 2050 compared to 2008, with a vision to phase them out entirely.

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Answer: True

Adopted in 2018 and revised in 2023, IMO's GHG Strategy sets increasingly ambitious targets: peak emissions ASAP, reduce carbon intensity by 40% by 2030, cut total annual GHG emissions by at least 50% by 2050 (vs. 2008), and pursue net-zero 'by or around' 2050.

Topic International Maritime Organization
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC