7) Sakteng Wildlife sanctuary Flashcards
Where is Sakteng WLS located ?
Eastern Bhutan
Why is it in news ?
China has now claimed their position on this WLS
Does this WLS border with China ?
Actually its not even close. This WLS is close to the borders of Arunachal Pradesh . But, China claims regions of Arunachal Pradesh hence they claim this region tooo
What has China done ?
It has now opposed GEF’s funding facility as well to this WLS
About GEF ?
1) Trust fund established on 1992 Rio Earth summit
2) To help developing countries to meet the objectives of intl environmental conventions
3) World Bank serves as the GEF trustee
To which 5 mechanisms/conventions does GEF fund ?
1) Minamata Convention on Mercury
2) Stockholm Convention on POPs
3) UNCBD
4) UNCCD
5) UNFCCC