Q. With reference to Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection Program, consider the following statements:
1. It seeks to address high-mountain development issues using the conservation of the snow leopard as a flagship species.
2. Program was launched by UNEP.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A
Notes:
  • Statement 1 is correct 
  • Statement 2 is incorrect: GSLEP was not launched by UNEP. In the 2013 Bishkek Declaration, the 12 snow leopard range countries endorsed a comprehensive, long-term Global Snow Leopard Conservation Program – this was the birth of GSLEP. It is a unique alliance of range country governments and non-governmental partners. 

Source: DTE 

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