Why Has the Implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity

question 21

Multiple Choice

Why has the implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity been slow?​

• A) ​lack of acceptance by the United Nations
• B) ​war and conflict in many biodiversity hotspots
• C) ​inability of poor countries to enforce the conventions
• D) ​lack of ratification by key counties including the United States.
• E) ​difficulties in controlling poaching

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