Consider the following statements in respect of Trade Related Analysis

Consider the following statements in respect of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora in Commerce (TRAFFIC):

1. TRAFFIC is a bureau under United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
2. The mission of TRAFFIC is to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature.

Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”2 only” option3=”Both 1 and 2″ option4=”Neither 1 nor 2″ correct=”option2″]

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The correct option is B) 2 only.

– Statement 1 is incorrect. TRAFFIC is a non-governmental organization (NGO) and a strategic alliance of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). It is not a bureau under the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), although it works in collaboration with various UN bodies and international conventions like CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora).
– Statement 2 is correct. The mission of TRAFFIC is explicitly stated as being to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature. It monitors and investigates wildlife trade and advocates for sustainable use and trade practices.

TRAFFIC works globally to monitor and investigate wildlife trade and provide information to governments, intergovernmental bodies, and others involved in policy and conservation. Its work supports efforts to regulate and control trade in endangered species according to international agreements like CITES.

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