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'. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1. Statement 1 is correct. BirdLife International describes itself as a global partnership of non-governmental conservation organizations, striving to conserve birds, their habitats, and global biodiversity, working with people towards sustainability in the use of natural resources. 2. Statement 2 is incorrect. The concept of 'biodiversity hotspots' was first introduced by Norman Myers in two articles in The Environmentalist (1988 & 1990) and later refined. It did not originate from BirdLife International, although the organization's work on Important Bird Areas contributes to identifying areas of high biodiversity significance. 3. Statement 3 is correct. BirdLife International coordinates the identification, documentation, and conservation of a global network of 'Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas' (IBAs). These are sites that are critical for the long-term survival of bird populations and other biodiversity. 4. Therefore, statements 1 and 3 are correct.