MCQs 2026

To be effective and avoid 'greenwashing', the framework must incorporate robust verification and traceability mechanisms to ensure that the credits represent real and measurable reductions in plastic pollution.

By creating financial incentives, the framework can drive investment into essential infrastructure for managing and recycling plastic waste, particularly in regions that need it most.

The agreement on the global plastic credits framework was reached at the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA), a key international forum for environmental policy.

Just as carbon credits represent verified reductions in carbon emissions, plastic credits represent verified actions that reduce plastic pollution or remove existing plastic waste.

The plastic credits framework aims to channel private sector finance into projects that reduce or remove plastic from the environment by creating a tradable commodity representing verified plastic reduction.

The seed pods are designed to enhance survival rates by including nutrients for early growth and protective coatings to shield the seeds from environmental hazards and pests.

Successful pilot projects demonstrating the effectiveness of AI-powered seed-dropping drones have been carried out in tropical regions like Brazil, Indonesia, and Madagascar.

Faster reforestation leads to quicker absorption of atmospheric carbon dioxide (carbon sequestration) and helps in rebuilding ecosystems, supporting biodiversity and preventing soil degradation.

The AI algorithms analyze environmental data to determine the best spots for planting and select appropriate native species, thereby increasing the chances of successful germination and growth.

AI-powered drones significantly increase the speed and efficiency of reforestation by covering vast and often inaccessible areas, which is impractical for manual planting.