'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
Correct Answer
B
The United Nations Environment Programme
C
The United Nations World Commission for Environment and Development
D
The World Wide Fund for Nature
Explanation
The Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG) is a global network of scientific and policy experts that operates under the Species Survival Commission (SSC) of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). While the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is a tempting option due to its role in global environmental governance, it focuses on intergovernmental policy frameworks rather than managing specialized scientific groups like the ISSG. The core concept being tested is the institutional architecture of international conservation organizations and their specific technical initiatives.
Environmental OrganizationsInternational Environmental Bodies & InitiativesInvasive Species Specialist GroupISSGGlobal Invasive Species DatabaseIUCNUNEPWWF