- France organised this summit in partnership with the United Nations and the World Bank.
- The theme for 4th One Planet Summit: ‘Let’s act together for nature!’
- The summit was inaugurated by Secretary-General of UN, Antonio Guterres, President of France, Emmanuel Macron and President of World Bank, David Malpass.
- The main aim of the summit was to have a focus on biodiversity preservation.
- The participants held discussions on: (a) Protection of marine and terrestrial ecosystems (b) Promoting agroecology (c) Increasing funds to protect biodiversity (d) Identify linkage between deforestation and health of humans and animals.
- The dignitaries discussed making Mediterranean sea an exemplary sea by 2030. They launched the initiative called ‘accelerator for the Great Green Wall’ which will help to restore and preserve farming areas of Sahara and Sahel.
- They launched the initiative called ‘PREZODE’ (PREventing Zoonotic Disease Emergence) to prevent the emergence of zoonotic diseases. They also formed a panel to preserve tropical forests.
- Static part:
- Capital of France: Paris
- Currency of France: Euro and CFP Franc
Question:
Q.1 Which country organised 4th One Planet Summit in partnership with the United Nations and World Bank?
a. France
b. Germany
c. Russia
d. Switzerland
a. France
b. Germany
c. Russia
d. Switzerland
