Q: If a wetland of international importance is brought under the ‘Montreux Record’, what does it imply?
a) Changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring or are likely to occur in the wetland as a result of human interference.
b) The country in which the wetland is located should enact a law to prohibit any human activity within five kilo meters from the edge of the wetland
c) The survival of the wetland depends on the cultural practices and traditions of certain communities living in its vicinity and therefore the cultural diversity therein should not be destroyed
d) It is given the status of ‘World Heritage Site’
The correct answer is option 1.
The Montreux Record
- It is a register of wetland sites on the List of Wetlands of International Importance.
- It registers the changes occurred or occurring or may occur in ecological character because of technological developments, pollution, or other human interference. Hence, option 1 is correct.
- It is maintained as part of the Ramsar List.
- It aims is to provide assistance to developed and developing countries alike in solving the problems or threats that make inclusion in the Montreux Record necessary.
- In 1993, Chilika Lake was also listed in Montreux Record due to problem of siltation. Later in 2002, it was removed from the list as the problem of siltation was tackled by Govt. of India.
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