7) Sakteng Wildlife sanctuary Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Sakteng WLS located ?
A
Eastern Bhutan
2
Q
Why is it in news ?
A
China has now claimed their position on this WLS
3
Q
Does this WLS border with China ?
A
Actually its not even close. This WLS is close to the borders of Arunachal Pradesh . But, China claims regions of Arunachal Pradesh hence they claim this region tooo
4
Q
What has China done ?
A
It has now opposed GEF’s funding facility as well to this WLS
5
Q
About GEF ?
A
1) Trust fund established on 1992 Rio Earth summit
2) To help developing countries to meet the objectives of intl environmental conventions
3) World Bank serves as the GEF trustee
6
Q
To which 5 mechanisms/conventions does GEF fund ?
A
1) Minamata Convention on Mercury
2) Stockholm Convention on POPs
3) UNCBD
4) UNCCD
5) UNFCCC
