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UPSC 2014: With reference to a conservation organization called ‘Wetlands International’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is an intergovernmental organization formed by the countries which are signatories to Ramsar Convention. 2. It works at the field level to develop and mobilize knowledge, and use the practical experience to advocate for better policies. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Wetlands International is an independent global non-governmental organization and one of the International Organization Partners (IOPs) of the Ramsar Convention; it is NOT an inter-governmental body created by Ramsar signatories, so Statement 1 is incorrect. The organisation undertakes field projects, generates knowledge and then uses that practical experience to lobby for improved wetland policies, making Statement 2 correct. ([wetlands.org](https://www.wetlands.org/wetlands/ramsar-convention/?utm_source=openai))
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