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International Cooperation in National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries

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Which international organization coordinates efforts to conserve biodiversity and promote sustainable use of natural resources?

  1. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  2. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

  3. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

  4. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

IUCN is the world's largest and most comprehensive union of governments and civil society organizations dedicated to conserving the integrity and diversity of nature and ensuring that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable.

What is the name of the international agreement that aims to conserve migratory species and their habitats?

  1. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

  2. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

  3. Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

  4. Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

CMS, also known as the Bonn Convention, is an intergovernmental treaty that aims to conserve migratory species and their habitats by providing a framework for international cooperation.

Which international organization is responsible for coordinating efforts to combat illegal wildlife trade?

  1. World Trade Organization (WTO)

  2. Interpol

  3. United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

  4. World Customs Organization (WCO)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Interpol is the world's largest international police organization, and it plays a key role in coordinating efforts to combat illegal wildlife trade by sharing information and facilitating cooperation among its member countries.

What is the name of the international network of protected areas that aims to conserve biodiversity and promote sustainable tourism?

  1. World Heritage Sites

  2. Biosphere Reserves

  3. Ramsar Sites

  4. Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Biosphere Reserves are designated by UNESCO and aim to promote conservation and sustainable development by balancing the needs of humans and nature.

Which international agreement aims to regulate the trade of endangered species and their products?

  1. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

  2. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

  3. Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

  4. Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

CITES is an international agreement that aims to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.

What is the name of the international organization that provides financial and technical assistance to developing countries for conservation efforts?

  1. World Bank

  2. Global Environment Facility (GEF)

  3. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

  4. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

GEF is a multilateral fund that provides financial and technical assistance to developing countries for projects related to biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and the protection of international waters.

Which international organization is responsible for coordinating efforts to conserve and sustainably manage wetlands?

  1. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  2. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

  3. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

  4. Ramsar Convention on Wetlands


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands is an international treaty that aims to conserve and sustainably manage wetlands, recognizing their ecological importance and their role in providing water, biodiversity, and other ecosystem services.

What is the name of the international agreement that aims to protect migratory birds and their habitats?

  1. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

  2. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

  3. Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

  4. African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement (AEWA)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

AEWA is an international treaty that aims to conserve migratory waterbirds and their habitats by providing a framework for international cooperation.

Which international organization is responsible for coordinating efforts to conserve and sustainably manage marine biodiversity?

  1. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  2. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

  3. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

  4. International Maritime Organization (IMO)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

IMO is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is responsible for regulating shipping and preventing pollution from ships, including measures to protect marine biodiversity.

What is the name of the international initiative that aims to promote sustainable tourism in protected areas?

  1. Sustainable Tourism in Protected Areas (STIPA)

  2. Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC)

  3. International Ecotourism Society (IES)

  4. United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

STIPA is an international initiative that aims to promote sustainable tourism in protected areas by providing guidance and support to tourism operators and protected area managers.

Which international organization is responsible for coordinating efforts to conserve and sustainably manage forests?

  1. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  2. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

  3. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

  4. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

FAO is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is responsible for leading international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture, forestry, and fisheries.

What is the name of the international agreement that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change?

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Paris Agreement

  3. Montreal Protocol

  4. Copenhagen Accord


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Paris Agreement is an international agreement within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) that aims to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels.

Which international organization is responsible for coordinating efforts to conserve and sustainably manage coral reefs?

  1. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  2. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

  3. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

  4. International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

ICRI is a global partnership of governments, organizations, and experts that aims to promote the conservation and sustainable management of coral reefs.

What is the name of the international agreement that aims to protect migratory fish species and their habitats?

  1. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

  2. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

  3. Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

  4. Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

CMS, also known as the Bonn Convention, is an intergovernmental treaty that aims to conserve migratory species and their habitats by providing a framework for international cooperation.

Which international organization is responsible for coordinating efforts to conserve and sustainably manage mountain ecosystems?

  1. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  2. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

  3. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

  4. Mountain Partnership


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Mountain Partnership is a voluntary alliance of partners dedicated to improving the lives of mountain people and protecting mountain environments around the world.

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