With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES),
Which of the following statements is/are correct?

IUCN is an organ of the United Nations and CITES is an international agreement between governments
IUCN runs thousands of field projects around the world to better manage natural environments.
CITES is legally binding on the States that have joined it, but this Convention does not take the place of national laws.

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Question

With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES),
Which of the following statements is/are correct?

IUCN is an organ of the United Nations and CITES is an international agreement between governments
IUCN runs thousands of field projects around the world to better manage natural environments.
CITES is legally binding on the States that have joined it, but this Convention does not take the place of national laws.

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Accepted Answer

2 and 3 only

Explanation: ❌ Statement 1 – Incorrect: IUCN is an independent membership organization, not a UN organ. It includes governments, NGOs, and scientific institutions as members.✅ Statement 2 – Correct: IUCN runs thousands of field projects worldwide for better management of natural environments and biodiversity conservation.✅ Statement 3 – Correct: CITES is legally binding on States that have ratified it, but it does not replace national laws – each country implements it through domestic legislation.

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