Stockholm Conference

The Stockholm Conference, officially known as the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, took place in 1972 in Stockholm, Sweden. It was the first major international meeting focused on global environmental issues. The conference brought together representatives from 113 countries to discuss pollution, resource management, and sustainable development. It led to the establishment of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and raised awareness about environmental protection. The conference emphasized the need for global cooperation to address environmental challenges, laying the groundwork for future international environmental treaties and initiatives.