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Which of the following conferences focused on enhancing international cooperation and keeping the 1.5ËšC target within reach?
Which of the following conferences focused on enhancing international cooperation and keeping the 1.5ËšC target within reach?
- Stockholm+50
- COP 29 Baku (correct)
- COP 21 (Paris)
- COP 30 in Belem
Which of the following Sustainable Development Goals focuses on protecting and conserving marine ecosystems?
Which of the following Sustainable Development Goals focuses on protecting and conserving marine ecosystems?
- Life Below Water (correct)
- Climate Action
- Clean Water and Sanitation
- Life on Land
What year did the Paris Agreement, the first legally binding global climate deal, come into effect?
What year did the Paris Agreement, the first legally binding global climate deal, come into effect?
- 2030
- 2024
- 2022
- 2015 (correct)
What is the primary focus of the COP 30 conference in Belem, Brazil, scheduled for 2025?
What is the primary focus of the COP 30 conference in Belem, Brazil, scheduled for 2025?
Which of the following events marks the commemoration of 50 years since the UN Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm?
Which of the following events marks the commemoration of 50 years since the UN Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm?
What was the primary focus of the 1972 United Nations Conference on the Human Environment?
What was the primary focus of the 1972 United Nations Conference on the Human Environment?
What key concept was introduced in the 1987 'Our Common Future' report?
What key concept was introduced in the 1987 'Our Common Future' report?
Which event in 1992 focused on biodiversity and was ratified by 196 nations?
Which event in 1992 focused on biodiversity and was ratified by 196 nations?
What was a significant outcome of the 1992 UN Conference on Environment and Development (Earth Summit)?
What was a significant outcome of the 1992 UN Conference on Environment and Development (Earth Summit)?
What is one of the 8 Millennium Development Goals outlined in the 2000 Millennium Declaration?
What is one of the 8 Millennium Development Goals outlined in the 2000 Millennium Declaration?
What was the purpose of Agenda 21 adopted during the 1992 Earth Summit?
What was the purpose of Agenda 21 adopted during the 1992 Earth Summit?
What does the term 'sustainable development' imply?
What does the term 'sustainable development' imply?
Which of the following was NOT a focus of the 1972 Stockholm Conference?
Which of the following was NOT a focus of the 1972 Stockholm Conference?
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What is the Paris Agreement?
What is the Paris Agreement?
The Paris Agreement was a legally binding global climate deal adopted in 2015, aiming to keep global warming well below 2 degrees Celsius, ideally to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
What are the Sustainable Development Goals?
What are the Sustainable Development Goals?
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a blueprint for a better future, adopted in 2015 as part of the new agenda for sustainable development. They cover a wide range of issues, including poverty, hunger, health, education, equality, climate change, and sustainable cities.
What was Stockholm+50?
What was Stockholm+50?
Stockholm+50 commemorated the 50th anniversary of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm, held in 2022. It aimed to assess progress made since the original conference and focus on future actions to address environmental challenges.
What is COP29?
What is COP29?
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What is COP30?
What is COP30?
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1972: UN Conference on the Human Environment (Stockholm)
1972: UN Conference on the Human Environment (Stockholm)
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Our Common Future Report (1987)
Our Common Future Report (1987)
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Convention for Biological Diversity (1992)
Convention for Biological Diversity (1992)
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1992: UN Conference on Environment and Development (Rio de Janeiro)
1992: UN Conference on Environment and Development (Rio de Janeiro)
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Millennium Development Goals (2000)
Millennium Development Goals (2000)
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Rio+20 (2012)
Rio+20 (2012)
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Sustainable Development
Sustainable Development
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UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme)
UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme)
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Study Notes
1972 - United Nations Conference on the Human Environment (Stockholm)
- United Nations Conference on the Human Environment
- Formation of the UNEP (UN Environment Program)
- First step towards sustainable development
- International environmental law
- Recognition of a healthy environment for people
1987 - Our Common Future Report
- Created the World Commission on Environmental Development
- Guiding principles of sustainable development
- New approach to environmental action – sustainable development
- Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
1992 - United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (Rio de Janeiro)
- Also known as "Earth Summit"
- 175 countries adopted the Rio Declaration
- Agenda 21 – reach sustainable development by the 21st century
- 3 Rio Conventions : Biodiversity, Climate Change, Desertification
- UNEP Financial Initiative – work with banks/insurers to create a sustainable finance sector
2000 - Millennium Declaration
- Outlines the 8 Millennium Development Goals
- Goal 7 targets for biodiversity loss, forest cover, and access to drinking water
2012 - Rio+20
- 20 years after the UN Conference on Environment and Development in Rio
- Established new universal members of the UNEP
- New era of environmental governance
2015 - UNFCCC - COP 21 (Paris)
- Paris agreement – first legally binding global climate deal
- Keep global warming well below 2°C, preferably under 1.5°C
2015 - 17 Sustainable Development Goals
- Humanity's blueprint for a better future
- 17 goals part of the new agenda for sustainable development
- Focus areas include: Life Below Water, Life on Land, Climate Action, Clean Water and Sanitation, and Affordable and Clean Energy.
2022 - Stockholm+50
- Commemorates 50 years since the UN Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm
2024 - COP 29 Baku
- Significantly enhance international cooperation
- Enhancing action and implementation
- Keeping 1.5°C within reach
2025 - COP 30 in Belem
- Close to the Amazonian forest – likely to focus on biodiversity
2030 - Stockholm+50
- What have we done until now?
- Do we need further action? – Yes (Spoiler alert).
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Test your knowledge on pivotal environmental conferences between 1972 and 1992, including key events, agreements, and principles that shaped global environmental policies. Explore the origins of sustainable development and international environmental law through quizzes based on the United Nations conferences.
