Conferenza di Rio

The Conferenza di Rio, or the Earth Summit, took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992. It was a major United Nations conference focused on environment and development, gathering world leaders, NGOs, and citizens to discuss sustainable development. Key outcomes included the Agenda 21 blueprint for global action, the Convention on Biological Diversity, and the Framework Convention on Climate Change. The summit aimed to address environmental challenges and promote social and economic development in a way that protects the planet for future generations. It marked a significant step in international cooperation for environmental issues.