Consider the following international agreements:The international Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources

Question

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?

Accepted Answer

The question asks which international agreements have a bearing on biodiversity. The correct answer is (d) 1, 2, and 3, meaning all listed agreements are related to biodiversity.The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture is directly related to biodiversity as it deals with the conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources.The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) addresses the dynamics of land, climate, and biodiversity, indicating its relevance to biodiversity. The UNCCD collaborates with the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to tackle these interconnected issues.The World Heritage Convention also has implications for biodiversity as it aims to protect natural heritage, which includes areas of significant biodiversity.