Conservation Treaties

Question 0

World Heritage Sites: aims

Answer 0

Catalogues, names and conserves sites of outstanding cultural and natural importance.
In terms of biodiversity it aims to contains the most important and significant natural habitats for in situ conservation, including those containing threatened species of universal value.

Question 1

RAMSAR

Answer 1

Aims for better use of wetlands.
Cooperate globally on trans boundary wetlands, shared wetlands systems and shared species.
Designation of RAMSAR sites.

Question 2

WHS: has it been a success?

Answer 2

It has been a success because of the areas in which it has restored and conserved. These areas include Ngorongoro in Tanzania and Angkor in Cambodia.

Question 3

CITES: aims

Answer 3

International agreement between the governments about the trade of wild animals and plants.
Aims to ensure that the international trade of animals and plants is legal, sustainable and traceable. Regulates with strong enforcement .

Question 4

CITES: success?

Answer 4

Achieved success for many of the 42 species proposed and 60 plus agenda items. Including protection of reptiles and amphibian species, largely via the Internet.

Question 5

CMS: aims

Answer 5

Conserve terrestrial, marine and avian migratory species.

It Iran inter governmental treaty concerned with the conservation of wildlife on a global scale.