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What is the main reason for poaching?
What is the main reason for poaching?
Which of the following constitutes poaching under international environmental law?
Which of the following constitutes poaching under international environmental law?
What is a significant consequence of illegal logging?
What is a significant consequence of illegal logging?
Which of the following is an example of wildlife trafficking?
Which of the following is an example of wildlife trafficking?
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What does international environmental law primarily aim to achieve?
What does international environmental law primarily aim to achieve?
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Which of the following statements about poaching in the Philippines is accurate?
Which of the following statements about poaching in the Philippines is accurate?
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What is the impact of poaching on biodiversity?
What is the impact of poaching on biodiversity?
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How does illegal wildlife trade impact traditional medicine practices?
How does illegal wildlife trade impact traditional medicine practices?
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What is the primary characteristic of a convention in international environmental law?
What is the primary characteristic of a convention in international environmental law?
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What distinguishes a protocol from a treaty in international environmental law?
What distinguishes a protocol from a treaty in international environmental law?
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Which of the following is an example of a treaty under the UNFCCC?
Which of the following is an example of a treaty under the UNFCCC?
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What was the main goal of the Kyoto Protocol?
What was the main goal of the Kyoto Protocol?
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Which international agreement focuses on climate change initiatives?
Which international agreement focuses on climate change initiatives?
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In terms of formality, how do conventions compare to treaties?
In terms of formality, how do conventions compare to treaties?
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Which of the following statements about the scope of treaties is correct?
Which of the following statements about the scope of treaties is correct?
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What is a notable purpose of international environmental protocols?
What is a notable purpose of international environmental protocols?
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What is one of the main objectives of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety?
What is one of the main objectives of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety?
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Which of the following is NOT listed as an objective of the Convention on Biological Diversity?
Which of the following is NOT listed as an objective of the Convention on Biological Diversity?
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What series of steps are involved in the Advanced Informed Agreement (AIA) process?
What series of steps are involved in the Advanced Informed Agreement (AIA) process?
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What is emphasized as the necessity behind the sustainable use of biological diversity?
What is emphasized as the necessity behind the sustainable use of biological diversity?
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The Cartagena Protocol aims to contribute to a safe level of protection primarily in which area?
The Cartagena Protocol aims to contribute to a safe level of protection primarily in which area?
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The principle of equitable sharing of benefits relates to which aspect of biodiversity management?
The principle of equitable sharing of benefits relates to which aspect of biodiversity management?
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Which organization provides a platform for enhancing synergies among biodiversity-related conventions?
Which organization provides a platform for enhancing synergies among biodiversity-related conventions?
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What does the objective of ensuring a sustainable use of biological diversity most closely relate to?
What does the objective of ensuring a sustainable use of biological diversity most closely relate to?
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What is one of the objectives of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)?
What is one of the objectives of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)?
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Which convention focuses on the prevention of pollution from ships?
Which convention focuses on the prevention of pollution from ships?
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What does the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer primarily aim to protect?
What does the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer primarily aim to protect?
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What is a goal of minimizing accidental discharge of oil and other harmful substances?
What is a goal of minimizing accidental discharge of oil and other harmful substances?
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Which of the following is NOT an objective of UNCLOS?
Which of the following is NOT an objective of UNCLOS?
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What is the main function of the Biosafety Clearing House (BCH)?
What is the main function of the Biosafety Clearing House (BCH)?
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Which protocol focuses on the fair and equitable sharing of benefits from genetic resources?
Which protocol focuses on the fair and equitable sharing of benefits from genetic resources?
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What is one of the objectives of CITES?
What is one of the objectives of CITES?
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What does the Ramsar Convention primarily aim to address?
What does the Ramsar Convention primarily aim to address?
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Which convention is associated with the identification and protection of World Heritage sites?
Which convention is associated with the identification and protection of World Heritage sites?
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Which of the following is NOT a goal of the Nagoya Protocol?
Which of the following is NOT a goal of the Nagoya Protocol?
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How many species does CITES provide varying degrees of protection to?
How many species does CITES provide varying degrees of protection to?
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Which of the following best describes an objective of the Ramsar Convention?
Which of the following best describes an objective of the Ramsar Convention?
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What challenge does the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage seek to overcome?
What challenge does the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage seek to overcome?
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What key aspect does the Biosafety Clearing House NOT focus on?
What key aspect does the Biosafety Clearing House NOT focus on?
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Which of these locations is featured under the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage?
Which of these locations is featured under the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage?
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Which protocol was established in 2000?
Which protocol was established in 2000?
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What is the primary goal of the Ramsar Convention regarding wetlands?
What is the primary goal of the Ramsar Convention regarding wetlands?
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What does the Nagoya Protocol recommend about technology?
What does the Nagoya Protocol recommend about technology?
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Study Notes
Poaching
- Illegal hunting, capturing, or harvesting of wildlife, plants, or resources for personal gain.
- Threatens biodiversity and ecosystems; often leads to severe environmental and legal consequences.
- In the Philippines, poaching is linked to wildlife trafficking of endangered species like pangolins and sea turtles.
- Illegal logging depletes forests and disrupts ecosystems, targeting protected areas like the Palawan Wildlife Sanctuary.
International Environmental Law
- Comprises treaties, conventions, protocols aimed at global environmental protection.
- Conventions initiate international agreements on specific environmental issues, establishing general guidelines.
- Protocols serve as standards or addendums to broader treaties, often detailing specific rules for compliance.
- Treaties are formal, legally binding agreements negotiated among parties to prevent conflict and ensure cooperation.
Key International Environmental Instruments
- UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change): Provides a framework for future legally binding agreements to combat climate change.
- Kyoto Protocol: Commits industrialized nations and the EU to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 5% below 1990 levels from 2008 to 2012.
- CARTAGENA PROTOCOL ON BIOSAFETY (2000): Aims to protect biodiversity from adverse effects of living modified organisms (LMOs).
- NAGOYA PROTOCOL (2010): Ensures fair access to genetic resources and equitable sharing of benefits from their utilization.
- CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species): Regulates international trade to prevent species' extinction; protects over 35,000 species.
- RAMSAR CONVENTION (1971): Focuses on the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands.
- WORLD CULTURAL AND NATURAL HERITAGE CONVENTION (1972): Protects cultural and natural heritage of outstanding universal value through site identifications.
Marine and Ozone Protection Efforts
- UNCLOS (United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea): Focused on maritime zone delineation, international communication, resource conservation, and environmental protection.
- MARPOL (International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships): Aims to eliminate intentional pollution from vessels and minimize accidental dissections of harmful substances.
- Vienna Convention (1985): Dedicated to the global protection of the ozone layer from depletion.
Objectives of International Environmental Laws
- Protect biological diversity and promote the sustainable use of its components.
- Ensure equitable sharing of benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources.
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Test your knowledge on international environmental laws, treaties, protocols, and conventions. This quiz will cover definitions, pertinent provisions, and the issue of poaching as it relates to environmental law. Enhance your understanding of how international agreements address environmental challenges.
