Question
GSMediumPrelims 2015Environment & Ecology

With reference to an organization known as ‘Birdlife International’ which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. It is a Global Partnership of Conservation Organizations.
  2. The concept of ‘biodiversity hotspots’ originated from this organization.
  3. It identifies the sites known/referred to as ‘Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas’.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Explanation

Statement 1 is Correct: BirdLife International is a global partnership of non-governmental conservation organizations (NGOs) that strives to conserve birds, their habitats, and global biodiversity. It currently consists of over 100 national partners across the world. Statement 2 is Incorrect: The concept of 'biodiversity hotspots' was originated by British biologist Norman Myers in 1988. The concept was later adopted and promoted by Conservation International (CI), not BirdLife International. Statement 3 is Correct: BirdLife International identifies, monitors, and protects a global network of sites known as Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs). These sites are critical for the conservation of the world's bird populations and broader biodiversity.

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