Correct answer: (a) Database created by coalition of research organisations
Explanation
- A
Database created by coalition of research organisations
A database from a coalition of research organisations. CAT is Climate Analytics + NewClimate Institute (with Ecofys earlier).
- B
Wing of 'International Panel of Climate Change'
A wing of IPCC. IPCC writes assessment reports, not CAT.
- C
Committee under 'United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change'
A UNFCCC committee. CAT is independent.
- D
Agency promoted and financed by United Nations Environment Programme and World Bank
UNEP–World Bank agency. Wrong parent.
Summary. Official key is (a). Climate Action Tracker is an independent scientific project run by a coalition of research organisations that rates NDCs — not IPCC, UNFCCC or UNEP/World Bank.
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