Rio Earth Summit
The Rio Earth Summit, officially known as the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in June 1992. This landmark event brought together world leaders, environmentalists, and representatives from various sectors to discuss sustainable development and environmental protection. The summit resulted in key documents, including the Agenda 21, which outlines strategies for sustainable development globally.
One of the significant outcomes of the Rio Earth Summit was the establishment of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), aimed at addressing climate change issues. The summit also led to the creation of the Convention on Biological Diversity, promoting the conservation of biodiversity and sustainable use of natural resources.