World Nature Organization (WNO)

• It was born in 2010 by states which are threatened by rising sea levels.
• The WNO Treaty offi cially entered into force on 1st May 2014. (India is not a member).
• Headquarters: Geneva
• Key Functions:
  • It is an intergovernmental organization that promotes global environmental protection.
  • It acts as a centre of competence for environmental protection, green technologies and sustainability, and as a mediator and initiator, making the available experience of practical applications and strategies, offering support on all issues related to responsible conduct as regards the natural environment and its resources and assisting States to benefi t from effi cient development and scientifi c and technology transfer.
  • It promotes sustainable conduct as regards the natural environment, together with new, environmentsfriendly technologies, green economies, and renewable energies.