Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)”:
1.It is an independent intergovernmental body.
2.Its objective is to strengthen the science-policy interface for biodiversity and ecosystem services for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) is an independent intergovernmental body.

  • The objective is to strengthen the science-policy interface for biodiversity and ecosystem services for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. Currently has over 130 member States.
  • A large number of NGOs, civil society groupings, individual stakeholders, also participate in the meet. It found that many of the world’s pollinator species are on the decline.

Source: FORUMIAS