Q. With reference to IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) , consider the following statements:
1. It is a global organization consisting only of government representatives.
2. World Conservation Strategy report is published by the IUCN.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The IUCN is a global union composed of both government as well as civil society organizations. Its members include States, non-governmental organizations, indigenous peoples’ organizations, experts, government agencies, etc.
Statement 2 is correct: IUCN published the World Conservation Strategy, a document that helped define the concept of ‘sustainable development’ and shaped the global conservation and sustainable development agenda.
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