The Johannesburg Summit built upon the achievements of the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, focusing on implementing Agenda 21 and the goals of sustainable development. It aimed to strengthen commitments and partnerships towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals.
In which year was Sustainable Development Conference held in Johannesburg?
Asked in JPSC CS Prelims 2024 · Topic: Environment and Sustainable Development (Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Green Economy Initiatives)
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