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The formation of IUCN was a result of the work of whose initiative?

AUNESCO's first Director General Julian Huxley

BWorld Health Organization

CUnited Nations Environmental Programme

DGreenpeace International

Answer:

A. UNESCO's first Director General Julian Huxley

Read Explanation:

  • An international organisation formed for the conservation of natural resources and wildlife - IUCN

  • The formation of IUCN is a result of the work of UNESCO's first Director General Julian Huxley

  • The first Indian to serve as the President of IUCN - Dr. M.S. Swaminathan (1984-90)

  • Current Director-General of IUCN - Dr Grethel Aguilar

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