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Environment & Ecology2014
Consider the following international agreements:
  1. The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources
  2. T h e U n i te d N a t i o n s C o nve n t i o n to C o m b a t
  3. The World Heritage Convention
Which of the above has/have a bearing on biodiversity?

Explanation

All three agreements—The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, and the World Heritage Convention—are integral to biodiversity conservation. The first treaty preserves genetic diversity in agricultural ecosystems, which is vital for food security. The second addresses desertification, which threatens ecosystems and biodiversity through land degradation. The third promotes the protection of natural and cultural sites that support biodiversity, thereby ensuring the maintenance of ecological processes and a rich array of species. Collectively, these frameworks highlight the interconnection between legal agreements and the overarching objective of preserving biodiversity.

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