Correct option is A
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Each of these conventions represents a major milestone in international environmental law, focusing on different aspects of conservation and waste management.
| Convention | Full Name | Year Adopted | Primary Focus |
| (A) Ramsar | Convention on Wetlands of International Importance | 1971 | Conservation and sustainable use of wetlands, especially as waterfowl habitats. |
| (B) CITES | Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species | 1973 | Ensuring that international trade in wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival. |
| (C) Bonn | Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS) | 1979 | Protecting migratory species (terrestrial, aquatic, and avian) throughout their range. |
| (D) Basel | Basel Convention on Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes | 1989 | Reducing the movement of hazardous waste between nations, specifically from developed to less developed countries. Ramsar (1971): It is one of the oldest intergovernmental environmental agreements. World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on February 2nd to mark its adoption. |
Additional knowledge:
- CITES (1973): Also known as the "Washington Convention." It protects over 35,000 species of plants and animals.
Bonn (1979): Often referred to as CMS. It is the only global convention specializing in the conservation of migratory species and their habitats.
Basel (1989): This convention was prompted by a series of "toxic trade" scandals in the 1980s where hazardous waste was dumped in developing nations. It does not address radioactive waste.
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