Marine Organism and Protected Area Network Quiz
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Which international environmental convention is specifically focused on the conservation of wetlands?

  • Ramsar Convention (correct)
  • Basel Convention
  • Stockholm Convention
  • Vienna Convention
  • Which organization is involved in monitoring wildlife trade networks?

  • Coalition Against Wildlife Trafficking (CAWT) (correct)
  • Global Tiger Forum (GTF)
  • International Whaling Commission (IWC)
  • United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF)
  • Under which convention would you expect discussions related to combatting desertification?

  • Montreal Protocol
  • United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (correct)
  • Rotterdam Convention
  • Kigali Agreement
  • Which project focuses on the conservation of Snow Leopards in the Himalayan region?

    <p>Project Hangul</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which conservation initiative aims at protecting India's marine species like Sea Turtles and Crocodiles?

    <p>Sea Turtle Project</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the Secure Himalaya project mentioned in the text?

    <p>Conservation of Snow Leopards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Act specifically focuses on the protection of wild life in India?

    <p>Biological Diversity Act 2002</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization in India is responsible for controlling wildlife crimes?

    <p>Wildlife Crime Control Bureau</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which initiative focuses on the conservation of mangroves for the future?

    <p>Mangrove for Future</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which rules would the management of plastic waste in India fall?

    <p>Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules, 2016</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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