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Difficulty: EasyInternational Environmental Conventions, Protocols and Agreements

Which international environmental treaty, signed in 1971, provides the global legal framework dedicated specifically to the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources?

  1. Ramsar ConventionAnswer
  2. B
    Basel Convention
  3. C
    Stockholm Convention
  4. D
    Minamata Convention

Answer

The Ramsar Convention
The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance is an international treaty signed in 1971 that establishes national actions and international cooperation for wetland conservation and sustainable resource usage.

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Identify the primary focus of the 1971 agreement.
The Ramsar Convention, adopted in 1971 in Ramsar, Iran, specifically addresses wetland conservation.
It is the only global treaty focused exclusively on a single type of ecosystem (wetlands).

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Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
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International Environmental Conventions, Protocols and Agreements