Earth Summit

1. It is a conference that is held every ten years to discuss environmental problems from around the world.
2. The United Nations.
3. In 1992 in Rio de Janeiro.
4. Rio de Janeiro.
5. In 2002 in Johannesburg.
6. To discuss environmental problems and the sustainability of the earth for future generations
7. The Earth Summit’s outcome was captured in the following documents:
• Rio Declaration on Environment and Development
• Agenda 21
• Forest Principles
Moreover, two important legally binding agreements were opened for signature:
• Convention on Biological Diversity
• Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
8. Because it helps to raise awareness of issues that have to be solved collectively between countries and it is also a great platform for governments to produce solutions to these issues.
9. Yes because it raised awareness to many environmental issues from around the planet but also many solutions were found for these issues.
10. Because sustainable development is discussed alongside environmental problems from around the world and how these two topics can work in tandem.