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Detailed explanation-1: -UK: It is the first nation in the world to declare a climate emergency with an objective to eliminate net greenhouse gas emissions completely by 2050 (compared to the current objective of 80 percent). Ireland has become the second country in the world to declare such a climate emergency.

Detailed explanation-2: -Typical resolutions include setting up a process to develop an action plan and report back to council within three to six months. 18 national governments and the EU have declared a climate emergency.

Detailed explanation-3: -New Zealand declared a climate emergency on Wednesday and promised that the government would become carbon neutral by 2025.

Detailed explanation-4: -UPSC Mains Q. Which country has declared a 90-day “environmental emergency” after a massive Crude Oil Spill? Notes: The Peruvian Government declared a 90-day “environmental emergency” in damaged coastal territories, after 6,000 barrels of crude oil spilled into the sea.