CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -’Kunming Declaration’, which was seen in the news recently, is associated with which country? Notes: China has recently submitted a “zero draft” of the ‘Kunming Declaration’ to the United Nations. The declaration includes the key Chinese Communist Party concept of “ecological civilisation”.

Detailed explanation-2: -This declaration asks the parties to prioritize biodiversity protection in terms of decision-making and recognizing the importance of conservation in protecting human health. The adoption of this declaration aims to create momentum for a new global biodiversity pact.

Detailed explanation-3: -It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together. India is a member of the convention.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Convention was opened for signature on 5 June 1992 at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (the Rio “Earth Summit”). This convention is a legally binding framework treaty that has been ratified by180 countries.

Detailed explanation-5: -Conservation, protection and restoration Delegates committed to protecting 30% of land and 30% of coastal and marine areas by 2030, fulfilling the deal’s highest-profile goal, known as 30-by-30.