Q. If a wetland of international importance is brought under the ‘Montreux Record’, what does it imply?

Changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring or are likely to occur in the wetland as a result of human interference
The country in which the wetland is located should enact a law to prohibit any human activity within five kilometres from the edge of the wetland
The survival of the wetland depends on the cultural practices and traditions of certain communities living in its vicinity and therefore the cultural diversity therein should not be destroyed
It is given the status of ‘World Heritage Site’

Answer: (a) Changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring or are likely to occur in the wetland as a result of human interference

The Montreux Record is a register of wetland sites on the List of Wetlands of International Importance.
It registers the changes occurred or occurring or may occur in ecological character because of technological developments, pollution, or other human interference.
It is maintained as part of the Ramsar List.
The main objective of this mechanism is to provide assistance to developed and developing countries alike in solving the problems or threats that make inclusion in the Montreux Record necessary.
Currently, two wetlands of India are in Montreux record: Keoladeo National Park (Rajasthan) and Loktak Lake (Manipur).
Chilika Lake (Odisha) was placed in the record but was later removed from it.