Q. Consider the following statements:

1. Convention on Biological Diversity is a non-binding treaty to conserve biodiversity.
2. It sets out guidelines for countries to protect biodiversity, ensure sustainable use, and promote fair and equitable benefit sharing.
3. It aims at achieving a historic deal to halt and reverse biodiversity loss on par with the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Only 2 and 3
Notes: The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is a legally binding treaty, not a non-binding one; thus, statement 1 is incorrect. Statements 2 and 3 are correct: the CBD sets out guidelines for protection, sustainable use, and benefit sharing, and aims at a historic deal to halt and reverse biodiversity loss similar to the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement.