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Geography • World GeographyHard

Which of the following international conventions, adopted in 1971 in an Iranian city, establishes the intergovernmental framework for the conservation and wise use of wetland ecosystems of international importance across the globe?

A. Vienna Convention
B. Ramsar Convention✓ Correct Answer
C. Bonn Convention
D. Cartagena Protocol

💡 Solution & Explanation

The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands is an international treaty signed in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971 to halt the worldwide loss of wetlands and promote their conservation and wise use. The Vienna Convention deals with the protection of the ozone layer. The Bonn Convention focuses on the conservation of migratory species of wild animals. The Cartagena Protocol regulates biosafety related to genetically modified organisms.

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