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Which bank has launched an Action Plan for Healthy Oceans and Sustainable Blue Economies for the Asia and Pacific region?
A)
Asian Development Bank
B)
Islamic Development Bank
C)
International Monetary Fund
D)
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Asian Development Bank


Asian Development Bank (ADB) launched 5$ billion Action Plan for Healthy Oceans and Sustainable Blue Economies for the Asia and Pacific region. This will support ADB's developing member countries' efforts for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), inclusive of the SDG 14: Life Below Water. Among the 10 rivers that transports 88% to 95% of plastics into the sea globally, 8 are in Asia and Pacific region. The Healthy Oceans Action Plan was launched at the 52nd Annual Meeting of ADB's Board of Governors, Fiji.

Published On : July 12, 2021
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