Q. With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), consider the following statements:
1.IUCN is an organ of the United Nations, whereas CITES is an international agreement between governments.
2.IUCN runs thousands of field projects across the world for better management of natural environments.
3.CITES is legally binding on its member states, but it does not substitute or override national laws.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation
- IUCN is not an organ of the United Nations. It is an independent international organization, headquartered in Gland, Switzerland.
- While it works closely with the UN and other multilateral organizations, it is not part of the UN system.
On the other hand, CITES is indeed an international agreement between governments, adopted in 1973 and effective since 1975. - IUCN is well known for its field projects worldwide that focus on biodiversity conservation, protected areas, species monitoring, and ecosystem management. It also manages the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
- CITES is a legally binding treaty on its member countries, but it does not replace national laws. Instead, it requires parties to enact their own domestic legislation to regulate wildlife trade in accordance with the convention.
Source: Environment (Factly Forum IAS)
