Ramsar Convention is related to conservation of ________.

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Question

This question was previously asked in

RPF SI (2018) Official Paper (Held On : 16 Jan 2019 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Moist Land

Key Points

The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands.
It is also known as the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance.
The convention was adopted in the Iranian city of Ramsar in 1971 and came into force in 1975.
The primary aim of the convention is to halt the worldwide loss of wetlands and to conserve, through wise use and management, those that remain.
Wetlands covered by the Ramsar Convention can include marshes, peatlands, floodplains, rivers, lakes, and coastal areas such as mangroves and coral reefs.

Additional Information

The Ramsar Convention provides a framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources.
Each contracting party to the convention must designate at least one wetland site for inclusion in the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance.
As of now, there are over 2,400 Ramsar Sites worldwide, covering over 2.5 million square kilometers.
India has a significant number of Ramsar Sites, contributing to global wetland conservation efforts.
The convention also emphasizes the importance of wetlands in providing ecological services, such as water filtration, flood control, and habitat for biodiversity.