General Studies 3 - Blog

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.

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Ecology & Environment - General Studies

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

Edukemy Team March 2, 2024

Ecology & Environment - General Studies

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.

Edukemy Team March 2, 2024

Ecology & Environment - General Studies

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.

Edukemy Team March 2, 2024

Ecology & Environment - General Studies

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.

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Ecology & Environment - General Studies

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.

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Ecology & Environment - General Studies

Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 – UPSC Environment Notes

The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, is a legislative measure enacted by the Indian Parliament to safeguard plant and animal species.

Edukemy Team March 2, 2024

Ecology & Environment - General Studies

World Forestry Congress and Seoul Declaration – UPSC Environment Notes

The World Forestry Congress is a recurring event held every six years. The most recent congress, organized by the Republic of Korea in collaboration with FAO, marked the second time the event took place in Asia.

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Ecology & Environment - General Studies

Global Partnership on Forest and Landscape Restoration (GPFLR) – UPSC Environment Notes

Established in 2003 by IUCN, WWF, and the Forestry Commission of Great Britain, the Global Partnership on Forest and Landscape Restoration (GPFLR) is an active network that unites governments, organizations, communities, and individuals with a shared objective.

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Ecology & Environment - General Studies

Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework – UPSC Environment Notes

The adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) took place during the fifteenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP-15) of the CBD after an extensive four-year consultation and negotiation process.

Edukemy Team March 2, 2024