The Convention on Wetlands of International Importance is also known as
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the Rio Convention
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the Ramsar Convention
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the Nagoya Convention
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the Cartagena Convention
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'.