Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit

The Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit, officially the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), took place in 1992 in Brazil. It brought together leaders from around the world to discuss pressing environmental issues and sustainable development. The summit resulted in key agreements, including the Rio Declaration, which outlined principles for sustainable development, and Agenda 21, a comprehensive plan for global action. It also led to the establishment of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), highlighting the need for international cooperation to tackle environmental challenges and promote sustainability for future generations.