Conventions (1970-80) Flashcards
Which convention was signed in Gland, Switzerland in 1971
Ramsar Convention
When was Washington Convention adopted by India?
1976
What is Montreaux Record?
A record under the Ramsar Convention which states the number of wetlands in the world was the necessary attention required to sustain them
When is World Wetland day celebrated?
2nd Feb
When is World Wildlife Day celebrated?
3rd March
What is CITES?
Convention on International Trade in Endangered species of Wildlife flora and Fauna. Also known as the Washington convention
When was Bonn Convention signed?
- It came into effect in 1983
What is the other name of Bonn Convention?
Convention on Conservation of Migratory species of Wild animals
When did CITES come into effect?
1975
Which year did India became a part of Washington Convention?
1976
How many Heritage sites does India have ?
40
World Heritage convention happened in the year___?
1972
Which Indian site was the first heritage site to be added in UNESCO?
Kazirangha National Park, Assam
Which Indian Sites are a part of Ramsar list?
Keoldeo Park, Rajasthan
Loktak Lake, Manipur
Which Indian Ramsar Site was removed from the Ramsar list?
Chilika Lake in 2002
Define MARPOL
Convention for the preservation of pollution from ships
Which year was MARPOL held?
2nd Nov, 1973
What is LRTAP
Convention on Long Range Trans Boundary Air Pollution.
Dates of LRTAP?
Signed - 13 Nov, 1979
Adopted - 16 March, 1983
Where is Ramsar Convention’s Headquarters
Gland, Switzerland
What is World Conservation Strategy?
A convention held in 1980 to stop illegal trade of Animals.
Which year did IUCN start drafting World conservation Strategy?
1975
What followed World Conservation Strategy?
World Charted for Nature
Adopted in 28th October, 1982
What is Nairobi Declaration?
It is a 10 year anniversary Stockholm convention held in 1972.
When was Nairobi declaration Held?
1982
What was the agenda of Nairobi Declaration
Long term goals on environment protection till the year 2000
How many Ramsar sites does India have?
75
Which country has the highest No of UNESCO heritage sites
Italy, 58
Which global treaty is the only treaty talking about Migratory wild animals?
Bonn Convention or Convention on Conservation of Migratory species of Wild animals
Which year was Takshila Added in the UNESCO heritage list
1980
Where is the HQ of CITES?
Geneva, Switzerland
