Why Has the Implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity

question 88

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 countries including the United States.
• E) Difficulties in controlling poaching

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