UN Conference on Environment and Development

The UN Conference on Environment and Development, held in 1992 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is also known as the Earth Summit. It brought together world leaders, NGOs, and environmental organizations to discuss sustainable development—balancing economic growth with environmental protection. Key outcomes included the Rio Declaration, which outlined principles for sustainable development, and Agenda 21, a comprehensive plan for global sustainable development practices. The conference raised global awareness of environmental issues and emphasized the need for international cooperation to tackle challenges like climate change, deforestation, and biodiversity loss.