Johannesburg Summit

The Johannesburg Summit was a major international conference held in 2002 to address global environmental and development issues. Organized by the United Nations, it aimed to assess progress since the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro and to set new goals for sustainable development, including poverty reduction, environmental protection, and responsible resource management. The summit brought together governments, NGOs, businesses, and communities to collaborate on strategies for a healthier planet and improved quality of life worldwide. It emphasized integrating economic growth with environmental sustainability, highlighting the interconnectedness of social, economic, and ecological challenges.