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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
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International Whaling Commission
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The International Whaling Commission (IWC) is the global body for managing whaling and conserving whales.
- It was set up under the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling, signed at Washington in 1946.
- India has been a member since 1981.
What changed
28 Sep 2026New
- India cited Project Dolphin and named the Arabian Sea humpback whale among the species it has chosen for focused conservation.
Also filed elsewhere
- International Big Cat Alliance · on Big cats
The International Big Cat Alliance is a grouping launched by India for the conservation of seven big cats, and is headquartered in India.