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What was one of the primary goals of the 1992 Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit?
What was one of the primary goals of the 1992 Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit?
- To create a global currency for sustainable development
- To establish international trade agreements
- To address urgent problems of environmental protection and socioeconomic development (correct)
- To develop new fossil fuel resources
Which document was specifically adopted to promote Sustainable Development during the Earth Summit?
Which document was specifically adopted to promote Sustainable Development during the Earth Summit?
- The Paris Agreement
- Agenda 21 (correct)
- The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- The Kyoto Protocol
What concept does sustainable development primarily emphasize?
What concept does sustainable development primarily emphasize?
- Reducing population growth to conserve resources
- Maximizing profit for current businesses
- Immediate resource exploitation for better living standards
- Economic development without environmental harm (correct)
Which of the following was NOT a component of the outcomes from the Rio Summit?
Which of the following was NOT a component of the outcomes from the Rio Summit?
What does Agenda 21 primarily aim to address?
What does Agenda 21 primarily aim to address?
How many heads of states attended the Rio Earth Summit in 1992?
How many heads of states attended the Rio Earth Summit in 1992?
What principle is essential for sustainable economic development?
What principle is essential for sustainable economic development?
Which of the following was NOT a result of the 1992 Rio Earth Summit?
Which of the following was NOT a result of the 1992 Rio Earth Summit?
What is the main aim of Agenda 21?
What is the main aim of Agenda 21?
Which of the following issues does Agenda 21 aim to address?
Which of the following issues does Agenda 21 aim to address?
What was a significant outcome of the Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit in 1992?
What was a significant outcome of the Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit in 1992?
How many heads of state participated in the 1992 Earth Summit?
How many heads of state participated in the 1992 Earth Summit?
What is the main goal of sustainable development?
What is the main goal of sustainable development?
Which significant event occurred in June 1992?
Which significant event occurred in June 1992?
What was endorsed at the Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit?
What was endorsed at the Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit?
What is Agenda 21 primarily focused on?
What is Agenda 21 primarily focused on?
Which of the following is NOT a goal of Agenda 21?
Which of the following is NOT a goal of Agenda 21?
What is a key theme highlighted by sustainable economic development?
What is a key theme highlighted by sustainable economic development?
Study Notes
Sustainable Development
- Economic development should proceed without harming the environment.
- Current development must not compromise the needs of future generations.
Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit, 1992
- Took place in June 1992 with over 100 heads of state attending.
- First International Earth Summit aimed at addressing urgent environmental and socio-economic challenges globally.
- Leaders signed the Declaration on Global Climatic Change and Biological Diversity.
- The Summit endorsed the Global Forest Principles and adopted Agenda 21 for sustainable development in the 21st century.
Agenda 21
- Signed by world leaders at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro in 1992.
- Focuses on achieving global sustainable development.
- Aims to tackle issues such as environmental damage, poverty, and disease.
- Promotes global cooperation on common interests, mutual needs, and shared resources.
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This quiz explores the concepts of sustainable economic development and the significance of the Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit in 1992. It discusses how development can occur without harming the environment and the importance of meeting the needs of future generations.
