Q. Which of the following is/are associated with “Ramsar Convention”?
1.Bird Life International
2.The International Union for the Conservation of Nature
3.Wetlands International
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: Five global non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have been associated with the treaty since its beginnings and were confirmed in the formal status of International Organization Partners (IOPs) of the Convention.
- Bird Life International (formerly ICBP)
- IUCN – The International Union for the Conservation of Nature
- IWMI – The International Water Management Institute
- Wetlands International (formerly IWRB, the Asian Wetlands Bureau, and Wetlands for the Americas)
- WWF (Worldwide Fund for Nature) International
Source: Shankar IAS
