Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)?
1. It is an environmental treaty under the United Nations.
2. It encourages Range States to develop legally binding treaties for migratory species.
3. It is a legally binding agreement, and there are penalties for non-compliance.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)?
1. It is an environmental treaty under the United Nations.
2. It encourages Range States to develop legally binding treaties for migratory species.
3. It is a legally binding agreement, and there are penalties for non-compliance.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is correct: The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) is an environmental treaty under the United Nations.

Statement 2 is correct : CMS encourages Range States to form global or regional agreements to protect migratory species.

Statement 3 is not correct : CMS acts as a framework Convention. The agreements may range from legally binding treaties (called Agreements) to less formal instruments, such as Memoranda of Understanding, and can be adapted to the requirements of particular regions. The development of models tailored according to the conservation needs throughout the migratory range is a unique capacity to CMS.

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Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)? 1. It is an environmental treaty under the United Nations. 2. It encourages Range States to develop legally binding treaties for migratory species. 3. It is a legally binding agreement, and there are penalties for non-compliance. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3