With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. IUCN is an organ of the United Nations and CITES is an international agreement between governments. 2. IUCN runs thousands of field projects around the world to better manage natural environments. 3. CITES is legally binding on the States that have joined it, but this Convention does not take the place of national laws. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1. The International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) is an international organization working in the field of nature conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. It is not an organ of the United Nations (UN), although it holds Observer and Consultative Status at the UN. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is indeed an international agreement between governments. Since the first part regarding IUCN is incorrect, Statement 1 is incorrect. 2. IUCN is involved in data gathering, analysis, research, field projects, advocacy, and education. It runs thousands of field projects across the globe aimed at better management of natural environments. Hence, Statement 2 is correct. 3. CITES is an international agreement that is legally binding on the Parties (the States that have joined it). However, it provides a framework to be respected by each Party, which has to adopt its own domestic legislation to ensure that CITES is implemented at the national level. It does not replace national laws but requires their creation or adaptation. Hence, Statement 3 is correct. 4. Therefore, only statements 2 and 3 are correct.