Rio Earth Summit

The Rio Earth Summit, held in 1992 in Rio de Janeiro, was a major global meeting where countries discussed environmental protection and sustainable development. It aimed to address pressing issues like climate change, deforestation, pollution, and loss of biodiversity. Leaders and representatives agreed on principles and frameworks, including the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Convention on Biological Diversity, to promote responsible management of Earth's resources. The summit marked a significant step toward international cooperation for environmental sustainability, emphasizing the need for balancing economic growth with the health of our planet for current and future generations.