With reference to the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) under the UNFCCC, consider the following statements: 1. It was established under Article 13 of the Paris Agreement. 2. It mandates developing countries to submit Biennial Update Reports (BURs) instead of Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Accepted Answer

1 only — Statement 1 is correct as the ETF was established under Article 13 of the Paris Agreement to build mutual trust and confidence. Statement 2 is incorrect because the ETF actually replaces BURs with Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs) to create a more unified global reporting standard.

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