- The full name of the convention is "The Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, especially as Waterfowl Habitat". - It was signed in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971 and came into force in 1975. - Its mission is "the conservation and wise use of all wetlands through local and national actions and international cooperation, as a contribution towards achieving sustainable development throughout the world". - India is a signatory to this convention and has designated several sites as Ramsar Sites.
Ramsar Convention, to which India is a signatory, is related to conservation and wise use of :
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2016 · Topic: Biodiversity (Marine Biodiversity (Coral Reefs, Mangroves, Estuaries))
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