Policy frameworks for conservation MCQs

Which international agreement focuses on the conservation of biodiversity?
- A) Paris Agreement
- B) Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
- C) Montreal Protocol
- D) Kyoto Protocol
  Answer: B) Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

When was the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) adopted?
- A) 1987
- B) 1992
- C) 2000
- D) 2010
  Answer: B) 1992

Which policy framework aims to combat climate change and includes efforts to protect ecosystems?
- A) Paris Agreement
- B) Nagoya Protocol
- C) Ramsar Convention
- D) Bonn Convention
  Answer: A) Paris Agreement

What is the primary focus of the Ramsar Convention?
- A) Conservation of forests
- B) Protection of wetlands
- C) Preservation of endangered species
- D) Control of pollution
  Answer: B) Protection of wetlands

Which framework is concerned with the fair sharing of benefits arising from the use of genetic resources?
- A) Paris Agreement
- B) Nagoya Protocol
- C) CITES
- D) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
  Answer: B) Nagoya Protocol

What is the goal of the Aichi Biodiversity Targets?
- A) Protect cultural heritage sites
- B) Halt biodiversity loss and protect ecosystems
- C) Promote sustainable urban development
- D) Encourage international trade of endangered species
  Answer: B) Halt biodiversity loss and protect ecosystems

Which of the following organizations oversees the implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity?
- A) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
- B) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
- C) World Bank
- D) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
  Answer: B) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

What is the primary objective of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)?
- A) Protect endangered species
- B) Stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations
- C) Manage deforestation
- D) Regulate wildlife trade
  Answer: B) Stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations

Which global organization sets the agenda for environmental policies through regular meetings and reports?
- A) World Health Organization (WHO)
- B) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
- C) World Trade Organization (WTO)
- D) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
  Answer: B) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

Which agreement focuses on the conservation of migratory species across their range states?
- A) Ramsar Convention
- B) Bonn Convention
- C) Nagoya Protocol
- D) Paris Agreement
  Answer: B) Bonn Convention

What does the Cartagena Protocol address in the context of biodiversity?
- A) Climate change adaptation
- B) Regulation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
- C) Protection of forest ecosystems
- D) Trade of endangered species
  Answer: B) Regulation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)

What is the focus of the REDD+ framework?
- A) Preservation of marine ecosystems
- B) Reducing deforestation and forest degradation
- C) Conservation of wetlands
- D) Management of invasive species
  Answer: B) Reducing deforestation and forest degradation

Which policy framework supports international cooperation on issues related to desertification?
- A) Bonn Convention
- B) United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
- C) Paris Agreement
- D) Convention on Biological Diversity
  Answer: B) United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)

Which initiative was launched to promote the sustainable use of ocean resources?
- A) Bonn Convention
- B) The Blue Economy Initiative
- C) The REDD+ Program
- D) Global Ocean Treaty
  Answer: B) The Blue Economy Initiative

Which agreement focuses on climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts post-2020?
- A) Paris Agreement
- B) Kyoto Protocol
- C) Nagoya Protocol
- D) Cartagena Protocol
  Answer: A) Paris Agreement

What is the primary purpose of the Global Environment Facility (GEF)?
- A) Manage global trade regulations
- B) Fund projects related to environmental conservation
- C) Regulate emissions from industry
- D) Set environmental policies for countries
  Answer: B) Fund projects related to environmental conservation

Which framework addresses pollution control and waste management on a global scale?
- A) Paris Agreement
- B) Basel Convention
- C) Bonn Convention
- D) CITES
  Answer: B) Basel Convention

Which of the following conventions protects endangered species from over-exploitation through international trade?
- A) Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
- B) Bonn Convention
- C) CITES
- D) Ramsar Convention
  Answer: C) CITES

Which global framework sets guidelines for the sustainable management of forests?
- A) The New York Declaration on Forests
- B) The Kyoto Protocol
- C) The Paris Agreement
- D) The Aichi Biodiversity Targets
  Answer: A) The New York Declaration on Forests

Which protocol under the UNFCCC specifically targets the reduction of emissions from developed countries?
- A) Cartagena Protocol
- B) Kyoto Protocol
- C) Nagoya Protocol
- D) Paris Agreement
  Answer: B) Kyoto Protocol

What is the main goal of the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans (NBSAPs)?
- A) Develop local biodiversity-friendly industries
- B) Align national policies with the Convention on Biological Diversity
- C) Promote international tourism
- D) Increase wildlife trade
  Answer: B) Align national policies with the Convention on Biological Diversity

Which framework addresses the protection and sustainable use of marine biological diversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction?
- A) Ramsar Convention
- B) High Seas Treaty
- C) Paris Agreement
- D) Global Ocean Treaty
  Answer: D) Global Ocean Treaty

What does the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 15 focus on?
- A) Affordable and clean energy
- B) Sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and halting biodiversity loss
- C) Gender equality
- D) Decent work and economic growth
  Answer: B) Sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and halting biodiversity loss

What does the term “biodiversity mainstreaming” refer to?
- A) Ensuring that biodiversity conservation is integrated into all sectors of policy and decision-making
- B) Restricting biodiversity conservation to scientific communities
- C) Promoting biodiversity through mainstream media
- D) Encouraging the trade of diverse species
  Answer: A) Ensuring that biodiversity conservation is integrated into all sectors of policy and decision-making

What is the role of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)?
- A) Monitor global climate change data
- B) Provide scientific assessments on biodiversity and ecosystem services
- C) Regulate international wildlife trade
- D) Develop environmental education programs
  Answer: B) Provide scientific assessments on biodiversity and ecosystem services

Which policy framework establishes legally binding commitments to reduce ozone-depleting substances?
- A) Kyoto Protocol
- B) Paris Agreement
- C) Montreal Protocol
- D) Nagoya Protocol
  Answer: C) Montreal Protocol

Which framework calls for the protection and restoration of degraded ecosystems by 2030?
- A) Ramsar Convention
- B) The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration
- C) CITES
- D) Aichi Biodiversity Targets
  Answer: B) The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration

What is the purpose of the Green Climate Fund (GCF)?
- A) Finance low-carbon and climate-resilient development projects
- B) Fund research on biodiversity loss
- C) Regulate the carbon trading market
- D) Promote ecotourism in biodiversity hotspots
  Answer: A) Finance low-carbon and climate-resilient development projects

Which of the following policies is central to protecting and managing coral reefs globally?
- A) Coral Triangle Initiative
- B) Aichi Biodiversity Targets
- C) Ramsar Convention
- D) UNFCCC
  Answer: A) Coral Triangle Initiative

Which international body coordinates the global response to climate change and biodiversity loss through legal and financial mechanisms?
- A) World Trade Organization
- B) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
- C) International Monetary Fund
- D) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
  Answer: B) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

Policy frameworks for conservation MCQs

MCQs on wildlife

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8. Endangered Species MCQs

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