- Rio+20 was a major international conference focused on sustainable development. - It aimed to review progress since the original Earth Summit in 1992 and address current challenges. - Key outcomes included the document "The Future We Want" and the decision to establish the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
What is Rio+20 Conference, often mentioned in the news?
Asked in UPSC IAS 2015 · Topic: Environment and Sustainable Development (Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Green Economy Initiatives)
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Answer: A. It is the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development
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