Multiple choice

The Convention on Wetlands of International Importance is also known as

  1. the Rio Convention

  2. the Ramsar Convention

  3. the Nagoya Convention

  4. the Cartagena Convention

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Convention on Wetlands of International Importance: This Convention, also known as the Ramsar Convention, was signed in Ramsar (Iran) in 1971 and came into force in December 1975. It provides a framework for international cooperation for the conservation of wetland habitats which have been designated to the 'List of Wetlands of International Importance'.