TRAFFIC - Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora
Question
Consider the following statements in respect of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora in Commerce (TRAFFIC):
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- 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.
Options
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect. TRAFFIC is not technically a bureau under UNEP; rather, it is a joint program/partnership between UNEP and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) established in 1976. Statement 2 is correct. TRAFFIC's core mission is to monitor and ensure that trade in wild plants and animals does not threaten species survival and conservation. TRAFFIC works to combat illegal wildlife trade and ensures that international trade in wild flora and fauna complies with CITES regulations. Therefore, only statement 2 is accurate. > TRAFFIC is a joint UNEP-WWF initiative (not just UNEP bureau) monitoring wildlife trade.
Question details
Year
2017
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q6
Subject
Environment
Sub-topic
Wildlife Trade and Conservation
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
UNEP and CITES Information
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