CURRENT AFFAIRS

2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
‘The Green Fins Hub’, the first-ever global marine tourism industry platform, is associated with which institution?
A
WEF
B
UNEP
C
IMF
D
UNICEF
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Green Fins is a proven conservation management approach – spearheaded by The Reef-World Foundation in partnership with the UN Environment Programme – which leads to a measurable reduction in the negative environmental impacts associated with the marine tourism industry.

Detailed explanation-2: -Detailed Solution: The United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) along with the UK-based Charity Reef-World Foundation, recently launched ‘The Green Fins Hub’. It is a global digital platform that will give sustainable marine tourism a major boost.

Detailed explanation-3: -Recently, the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), along with the UK-based charity Reef-World Foundation, launched the Green Fins Hub. Green Fins Hub is a global digital platform for diving and snorkelling operators worldwide.

Detailed explanation-4: -Marine animals such as whale sharks, seals, dugongs, dolphins, whales, and birds are also disturbed by increased numbers of boats, and by people approaching too closely. Tourism can also add to the consumption of seafood in an area, putting pressure on local fish populations and sometimes contributing to overfishing.

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