Question 6
1. TRAFFIC is a bureau under United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
2. The mission of TRAFFIC is to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
AOptions
BSolution
Statement 1 is incorrect: TRAFFIC (The Wildlife Trade Monitoring Network) is a leading non-governmental organization working on wildlife trade. It is a strategic alliance of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). It is not a bureau under the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Statement 2 is correct: The primary mission of TRAFFIC is indeed to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals does not pose a threat to the conservation of nature. It achieves this by monitoring wildlife trade, investigating its impacts, and advocating for sustainable and legal trade practices.
Therefore, only statement 2 is correct.
CStrategy
For questions on international organizations and initiatives, it is vital to know their exact affiliations, parent bodies, and core missions. Distinguish between different organizations and avoid mixing up their roles or reporting structures.
DSyllabus Analysis
Environment and Ecology - International Environmental Organizations and Conventions, Current Affairs (relevant international bodies).
EQuestion Analysis
Medium. Requires specific knowledge about international environmental organizations and their structure.