Which organization established globally recognized categories of protected areas?
A) The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
B) The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species
C) International Union for the Conservation of Nature
D) None of the above.

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The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is a global organization that establishes categories for protected areas, which are recognized internationally. These categories include strict nature reserves, wilderness areas, national parks, natural monuments, habitat/species management areas, protected landscapes/seascapes, and protected areas with sustainable use of natural resources. The IUCN's categories are widely used by countries and organizations around the world to guide their conservation efforts.

Which Organization Established Globally Recognized Categories of Protected Areas