Consider the following statements in respect of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora in Commerce (TRAFFIC) :

1. TRAFFIC is a bureau under United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

2. The mission of TRAFFIC is to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

The correct answer is option 2.

Key PointsTRAFFIC:

• Overview:
  • TRAFFIC stands for Trade-Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora in Commerce.
  • It is a leading non-governmental organization focused on the trade of wild animals and plants.
• Objective:
  • The primary mission of TRAFFIC is to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals does not threaten the conservation of nature.
  • Hence, statement 2 is correct.
• Parent Organisation:
  • TRAFFIC is not a bureau under the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
  • Instead, it is a joint initiative of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
  • Therefore, statement 1 is incorrect.

Additional InformationUnited Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

• Establishment:
  • UNEP was established on 5th June 1972, following the Stockholm Conference on the Environment, with its headquarters located in Nairobi, Kenya.
• Mission:
  • The mission of UNEP is to protect the environment by encouraging nations to adopt conservation initiatives and fostering partnerships among countries to enhance environmental conservation efforts.
• Key Areas of Focus:
• UNEP works across six critical areas for nature conservation:
  • Climate Change
  • Ecosystem Management
  • Disaster Management
  • Environmental Governance
  • Sustainable Production and Consumption
  • Hazardous/Harmful Substances