With reference to an organization known as 'BirdLife International', which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is a Global Partnership of Conservation Organizations.
2. The concept of 'biodiversity hotspots' originated from this organization.
3. It identifies the sites known/ referred to as 'Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas'.
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Correct Option: 1 and 3 only

BirdLife International is a global partnership of non-governmental conservation organizations that strives to conserve birds, their habitats, and global biodiversity. The concept of 'biodiversity hotspots' was introduced by Norman Myers in 1988 and popularized by Conservation International, not BirdLife International. The organization identifies and documents Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) based on internationally agreed-upon scientific criteria.