Why in the News?

India is hosting the UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee meeting for the first time in New Delhi.
- Theme: “World Heritage in the 21st Century: Building Capacities and Exploring Opportunities for Youth.”

About the World Heritage Young Professional Forum

The World Heritage Young Professionals Forum is an initiative by UNESCO to engage young professionals in the field of heritage conservation.
The first World Heritage Young Professionals Forum was organized in 1995.
The primary aim is to engage young professionals in heritage conservation and management through capacity building, networking, and awareness-raising.

	Description
UNESCO World Heritage Sites	Landmarks or areas selected by UNESCO for their cultural, historical, scientific, or other significant value, legally protected by international treaties.
Importance	World Heritage Sites represent collective and preservative interests of humanity, signifying remarkable accomplishments and intellectual history.
Selection Criteria	Sites must be already-classified landmarks, unique and significant culturally or physically, such as ancient ruins, historical structures, cities, monuments, etc.
Conservation	World Heritage Sites require practical conservation to protect them from risks like trespassing, uncontrolled access, or administrative negligence.
World Heritage Committee	Selects and monitors World Heritage Sites, manages the World Heritage Fund, and provides financial assistance. Composed of 21 states parties elected for a four-year term.
Membership	India is not a member of the World Heritage Committee.

[2014] Consider the following international agreements:

Which of the above has / have a bearing on the biodiversity?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3