With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of wild Fauna and flora (CITES), which of the following statements is/are correct?

Question

I. IUCN is an organ of the United Nations and CITES is an international agreement between governments.

II. IUCN runs thousands of field projects around the world to better manage natural environments.

III. CITES is legally binding on the States that have joined it, but this Convention does not take the place of national lows.

Select of the correct answer using the code given below.

[A] I only

[B] II and III only

[C] I and III only

[D] I, II and III

Answer & Explanation
Option: [B]