Green Climate Fund
It is a fund within the framework of UNFCCC UN backed fund. It is founded to assist developing countries in […]
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Environment for Prelims
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Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: This is an intergovernmental body under the UN It is a scientific body Formed in
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International Whaling Commission – UPSC Prelims
International Whaling Commission: It is an international body set up by the terms of the International Convention for the Regulation
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United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) – UPSC Prelims
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP): It is an UN agency It coordinates UN’s environmental activities, assisting developing countries in implementing
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Vermin animals
Vermin means wild animals which are believed to be harmful Legally speaking, if a species is declared vermin, that particular species
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Manas National Park
Manas National Park is a national park, UNESCO Natural World Heritage site, a Project Tiger reserve, an elephant reserve
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Himalayan Griffon Vultures
Himalayan Griffon vultures IUCN Status : Near Threatened. Distribution Range: The Himalayan vulture mostly lives in the Himalayas on the Tibetan
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Brundtland Report
Formally called: Our Common Future: Report of the World Commission on Environment and Development Released in 1987 Gave concept of
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Convention on Biological Diversity
Also known as Biodiversity Convention It is a multilateral treaty Opened for signature on 5 June 1992 in Rio De
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Minamata Convention on Mercury
Minamata Convention: The Minamata Convention on Mercury is a global treaty to protect human health and the environment from the adverse effects