The comprehensive compilation of endangered species is encompassed in the Red Data Book, aiming to furnish exhaustive data for the research and analysis of diverse species.
Ecology & Environment – General Studies
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) – UPSC Environment Notes
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) stands as a beacon of global collaboration and advocacy in the realm of environmental conservation.
The 13th Conference of Parties to CMS (CoP13) – UPSC Environment Notes
The 13th Conference of Parties (COP) on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), organized by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), concluded in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on February 22, 2020.
Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) – UPSC Environment Notes
The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS), also known as the Bonn Convention, stands as a pivotal international treaty dedicated
Enforcement: Wildlife Crime Control Bureau – UPSC Environment Notes
The Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) is a statutory body established by the Indian government under the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change to combat organized wildlife crime.
Regulating Trade in Wildlife and Policies Regulating Foreign Trade – UPSC Environment Notes
Regulating trade in wildlife and implementing policies governing foreign trade are critical endeavors in the global effort to preserve biodiversity
International Wildlife Conservation Organisation – MIKE, TRAFFIC, CAWT – UPSC Environment Notes
International wildlife conservation organizations play a crucial role in safeguarding the planet’s biodiversity and preserving fragile ecosystems.
Policies/Laws Concerning CITES in India – UPSC Environment Notes
CITES, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, stands as a cornerstone in global efforts to protect biodiversity.
19th Conference of the Parties to CITES (CoP19) – UPSC Environment Notes
The 19th Session of the Conference of the Parties (CoP19) to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is currently taking place in Panama City.
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) – UPSC Environment Notes
CITES, an international convention, is designed to prevent the extinction or endangerment of species due to trade.