Contemporary World Politics: Environment and Natural Resources
Question:
The Rio Summit produced conventions dealing with climate change, biodiversity, forestry, and recommended a list of development practices called : 1. Agenda 51 2. Agenda 41 3. Agenda 31 4. Agenda 21
Options:
1
2
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4
Correct Answer:
4
Explanation:
The recommendations of the Rio Summit (1992) were known as ‘Agenda 21’.
The Rio Summit produced conventions dealing with climate change, biodiversity, and forestry, and recommended a list of development practices called ‘Agenda 21’. But it left unresolved considerable differences and difficulties. There was a consensus on combining economic growth with ecological responsibility. This approach to development is commonly known as ‘sustainable development.