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Difficulty: MediumInternational Environmental Conventions, Protocols and Agreements

Match List-I (International Environmental Agreement/Convention) with List-II (Primary Objective/Focus Area) and select the correct matching pair combinations:

  • Ramsar ConventionConservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources
  • Bonn Convention (CMS)Conservation of migratory species of wild animals throughout their range
  • Basel ConventionControl of transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal
  • Vienna ConventionFramework for international efforts to protect the ozone layer

Answer

Ramsar Convention matches with Conservation and wise use of wetlands; Bonn Convention (CMS) matches with Conservation of migratory species of wild animals throughout their range; Basel Convention matches with Control of transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal; Vienna Convention matches with Framework for international efforts to protect the ozone layer.
The Ramsar Convention directly addresses wetland conservation and wise use; the Bonn Convention (CMS) addresses migratory fauna conservation across geographic ranges; the Basel Convention restricts and regulates hazardous waste movements across borders; and the Vienna Convention establishes the framework protocol for stratospheric ozone layer protection.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary focus of the Ramsar Convention.
Ramsar Convention (adopted in 1971 in Ramsar, Iran) is dedicated to the conservation and wise use of wetlands.
Establishing correct pairing for wetland ecosystem protection.
2
Identify the mandate of the Bonn Convention.
The Bonn Convention (Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals - CMS) targets migratory species habitat protection and range management.
Distinguishing species-specific biodiversity agreements from waste or chemical treaties.
3
Determine the focus area of the Basel Convention.
The Basel Convention specifically governs transboundary movements of hazardous waste and their disposal.
Differentiating chemical and waste treaties from biodiversity conventions.
4
Determine the scope of the Vienna Convention.
The Vienna Convention (1985) serves as the overarching framework agreement for global ozone layer protection initiatives.
Identifying atmosphere/climate-related international agreements.

Key Concept

Core mandates and primary objectives of major international multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs).
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International Environmental Conventions, Protocols and Agreements