Invasive species Specialist Group’ (that develops Global Invasive Species Database) belongs to which one of the following organizations? (a) The International Union for Conservation of Nature (b) The United Nations Environment Programme (c) The United Nations World Commission for Environment and Development. (d) The World Wide Fund for Nature
- A. The International Union for Conservation of Nature
- B. The United Nations Environment Programme
- C. The United Nations World Commission for Environment and Development.
- D. The World Wide Fund for Nature
Answer: A
Explanation
The Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG) is a global network of experts focused on invasive species. It operates under the Species Survival Commission (SSC) of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The ISSG is responsible for developing and maintaining the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD), which provides information on invasive species and their impacts worldwide. The IUCN is a leading international organization working in the field of nature conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. Options (b), (c), and (d) are other prominent environmental organizations, but the ISSG is specifically affiliated with the IUCN.