10 Questions
Which international environmental convention is specifically focused on the conservation of wetlands?
Ramsar Convention
Which organization is involved in monitoring wildlife trade networks?
Coalition Against Wildlife Trafficking (CAWT)
Under which convention would you expect discussions related to combatting desertification?
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
Which project focuses on the conservation of Snow Leopards in the Himalayan region?
Project Hangul
Which conservation initiative aims at protecting India's marine species like Sea Turtles and Crocodiles?
Sea Turtle Project
What is the main focus of the Secure Himalaya project mentioned in the text?
Conservation of Snow Leopards
Which Act specifically focuses on the protection of wild life in India?
Biological Diversity Act 2002
Which organization in India is responsible for controlling wildlife crimes?
Wildlife Crime Control Bureau
Which initiative focuses on the conservation of mangroves for the future?
Mangrove for Future
Under which rules would the management of plastic waste in India fall?
Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules, 2016
Study Notes
International Environmental Conventions
- Ramsar Convention is focused on the conservation of wetlands.
Wildlife Conservation
- CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) monitors wildlife trade networks.
Desertification
- UNCCD (United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification) is focused on combating desertification.
Conservation Projects
- The Global Snow Leopard & Ecosystem Forum (GSLEF) focuses on the conservation of Snow Leopards in the Himalayan region.
- The Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) initiative aims to protect India's marine species like Sea Turtles and Crocodiles.
National Conservation Initiatives
- The Secure Himalaya project focuses on securing the Himalayan ecosystem.
- The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 specifically focuses on the protection of wildlife in India.
- The Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) is responsible for controlling wildlife crimes in India.
Conservation of Coastal Ecosystems
- The Mangrove Cell initiative focuses on the conservation of mangroves for the future.
Waste Management
- The Plastic Waste Management Rules fall under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, and govern the management of plastic waste in India.
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