Consider the following international agreements:
- The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
- The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
- The World Heritage Convention
Which of the above has/have a bearing on the biodiversity?
Detailed Explanation:
International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) aims at conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources which are essential components of agricultural biodiversity.
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) addresses land degradation in drylands, which leads to habitat loss and biodiversity decline; combating desertification directly protects terrestrial biodiversity.
World Heritage Convention (WHC) protects natural heritage sites of outstanding universal value, which often harbor significant biodiversity hotspots and endemic species.
All three conventions have direct or indirect bearing on biodiversity conservation.
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