Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Wetland City Accreditation program:
1.It designates cities with the highest number of wetlands globally.
2.The city must have at least three artificial wetlands to qualify as a Wetland Accredited City.
3.The Ramsar Convention Secretariat manages the Wetland City Accreditation program.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Explanations –
Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect. The Wetland City Accreditation program does not focus on the number of wetlands a city has. Instead, it recognizes cities that demonstrate exceptional efforts in conserving and sustainably managing wetlands within their jurisdiction, whether natural or artificial. There is no requirement for a city to have three artificial wetlands to qualify for accreditation. The criteria emphasize wetland conservation, restoration, sustainable use, and public awareness rather than the number or type of wetlands.
Statement 3 is correct. The Wetland City Accreditation program is managed by the Ramsar Convention Secretariat, which oversees the nomination, evaluation, and accreditation process. Recently, Indore and Udaipur have joined the list of 31 Wetland Accredited Cities in the world.
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