1972 Conference on the Human Environment

The 1972 Conference on the Human Environment, held in Stockholm, was the first major global gathering focused on environmental issues. It brought together representatives from around the world to discuss how human activities impact the planet, addressing concerns like pollution, resource depletion, and conservation. The conference aimed to promote sustainable development and raise awareness of environmental challenges, emphasizing that protecting the environment is essential for human health and future generations. It laid the groundwork for international environmental policy and led to the creation of agencies like the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).