Q. With reference to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (Bonn Convention), consider the following statements:
1.It is the only global and UN-based intergovernmental organisation established exclusively for the conservation and management of terrestrial, aquatic and avian migratory species throughout their range.
2.The convention imposes trade sanctions on countries that violate species protection.
3.Its objective is to eliminate trade in wildlife and wildlife products.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation –
Statement 1 is correct. The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS or Bonn Convention) is the only global and United Nations-based intergovernmental organization that focuses exclusively on the conservation and management of migratory species, including terrestrial, aquatic, and avian species, throughout their entire range. This is an environmental treaty under the aegis of the United Nations Environment Programme. The Conference of Parties (COP) is the decision-making organ of this convention.
Statements 2 and 3 are incorrect. The Bonn Convention does not impose trade sanctions on countries that violate species protection. Its main focus is on promoting cooperation among countries to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of migratory species and their habitats. The primary objective of the Bonn Convention is not to eliminate trade in wildlife and wildlife products but to conserve migratory species throughout their range.
Source: Forum IAS
