With reference to a conservation organization called Wetlands International, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is an intergovernmental organization formed by the countries which are signatories to the Ramsar Convention. 2. It works at the field level to develop and mobilize knowledge, and use the practical experience to advocate for better policies. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Environment & Ecology

Prelims 2014

With reference to a conservation organization called Wetlands International, which of the following statements is/are correct?

It is an intergovernmental organization formed by the countries which are signatories to the Ramsar Convention.
It works at the field level to develop and mobilize knowledge, and use the practical experience to advocate for better policies.

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Explanation

Wetlands International is a global organisation that works to sustain and restore wetlands and their resources for people and biodiversity. It is an independent, not-for-profit, global organisation, supported by government and NGO membership from around the world.

Wetlands International is dedicated to maintaining and restoring wetlands for their environmental values as well as for the services they provide to people. It works at the field level to develop and mobilise knowledge and use this practical experience to advocate for better policies.

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