Question: Read the following statements regarding the Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB)?
(i) It is a study by environmental economist Pavan Sukhdev. (ii) It is an international initiative that focuses on global economic benefits of wildlife. (iii) Its objective is to highlight the growing cost of biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation. Choose the correct option.
Options:
A) (i) and(ii)
B) (ii) and (iii)
C) (i), (ii) and (iii)
D) (i) and (iii)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
- TEEB is a study by environmental economist Pavan Sukhdev. It is an international initiative that focuses on global economic benefits of biodiversity. Its objective is to highlight the growing cost of biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation and to draw together expertise from the fields of science economics and policy to allow practical actions.