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Q6 (CAPF/2016) Environment & Ecology › Climate Change & Global Initiatives › Multilateral environmental agreements Answer Verified

Ramsar Convention , to which India is a signatory is related to conservation and wise use of :

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The Ramsar Convention, adopted in 1971 in Ramsar, Iran, is an intergovernmental treaty specifically dedicated to the conservation and 'wise use' of wetlands and their resources [1]. It is the only global environmental treaty that focuses on a particular ecosystem. India became a contracting party to the convention on February 1, 1982 [4]. The 'wise use' concept is defined as maintaining the ecological character of wetlands through ecosystem approaches within the context of sustainable development [4]. Member countries commit to identifying and designating wetlands of international importance to the Ramsar List to ensure their long-term conservation [5]. As of recent updates, India has significantly expanded its network of Ramsar sites, reaching a tally of 85 designated wetlands covering approximately 1.35 million hectares [5]. The convention works in collaboration with international organizations like the IUCN and WWF to protect these critical habitats [1].

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  1. [1] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 5: Natural Vegetation and National Parks > Wetlands (Ramsar Convention) > p. 53
  2. [2] Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 28: International Organisation and Conventions > 28.5. RAMSARCONVENTION ON WETLANDS > p. 396
  3. [4] https://moef.gov.in/uploads/2019/09/Identifying-and-Managing-Wetlands-of-International-Importance_-Brochure.pdf
  4. [5] https://www.pib.gov.in/PressNoteDetails.aspx?NoteId=152029&ModuleId=3
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SIMILAR QUESTIONS

IAS · 2019 · Q40 Relevance score: 2.87

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IAS · 2010 · Q58 Relevance score: 2.68

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IAS · 2014 · Q10 Relevance score: 1.84

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CAPF · 2025 · Q122 Relevance score: 1.72

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CDS-II · 2022 · Q99 Relevance score: 1.18

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