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हिन्दी — Read in HindiGlobal biodiversity conventions and bodies
The conventions and bodies that govern biodiversity, on trade in wildlife, migratory species, genetic resources and global targets. Prelims has asked about the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), and about which international agreements bear on biodiversity.
Foundation note: The three lists: IUCN, CITES and the WPA schedules
UPSC has asked
- Prelims 2014: international agreements that have a bearing on biodiversity
WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
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The WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, adopted at the 12th World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference in Geneva in 2022, is the first WTO agreement with an environmental objective.
- It prohibits subsidies for illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and for overfished stocks.
- It covers marine wild capture fishing.
What changed
21 Jul 2026BriefIndia has joined the agreement. The Hindu, 21 Jul 2026: India joins WTO's agreement on fisheries subsidies (opens in a new tab)
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The International Big Cat Alliance is a grouping launched by India for the conservation of seven big cats, and is headquartered in India.