The Rio+20 Conference was held in 2012 to review progress made since the 1992 Earth Summit. It emphasized sustainable development, green economy and global cooperation to address environmental challenges.
Correct Answer:
(A) The future we want
The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD) also known as Rio 2012, Rio+20 or Earth Summit 2012 was the third international conference on sustainable development hosted by Brazil in Rio-de-Janeiro. The primary result of the conference was the non-binding document “The future we want” a 49-page action plan.
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What is Rio+20 Conference?
Correct Answer:
(A) It is the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development.
Rio+20 is the short name for the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development. This conference took place in Brazil in June 2012 to mark the 20th anniversary of the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), in Rio-de-Janeiro, and the 10th anniversary of the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) in Johannesburg.
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Consider the following statements regarding the themes for UNCSD 2012:
Green Economy in relation to eradicating poverty and promoting sustainability; and
Institutional framework for sustainable development.
Tackling fresh and developing problems.
Which of the statements given above are correct in context with themes:
Correct Answer:
(A) 1 and 2 only
The UNCSD 2012 has the following objectives:
Renewing political support for sustainable development;
Evaluating the results of the execution of the decisions reached at the Rio Conference and the gaps that remain to be filled; and
Tackling fresh and developing problems.
Themes for UNCSD 2012 include:
Green Economy in relation to eradicating poverty and promoting sustainability; and
Institutional framework for sustainable development.
Ques: 4
Consider the following:
1. Disasters
2. Oceans
3. Food
4. Jobs
5. Energy
Which of the given above includes Rio+20-Seven Priority Areas:
Correct Answer:
(D)
All of the above
Rio +20 - Seven Priority Areas
Jobs: Jobs have suffered as a result of the economic downturn. Over the next ten years, there will be more than 500 million job searchers.
Energy: Energy is crucial for reducing climate change, producing more food, stabilizing employment, and raising earnings.
Cities: Cities serve as centers for business, culture, research, productivity, social progress, and many other things. People can now grow socially and economically thanks to cities.
Food: Food security is under increasing threat due to climate change. By 2050, there will be 2 billion more people living on the planet.
Water: The world has enough fresh water. But each year, millions of people—mostly children—die from diseases linked to inadequate water supply, sanitation, and hygiene due to poor economics or poor infrastructure.
Oceans: The sea is ultimately responsible for providing and regulating all of the human needs, including rainwater, drinking water, weather, climate, coastlines, much of our food, and even the oxygen in the air we breathe.
Disasters: Disasters are brought on by natural events including earthquakes, floods, droughts, hurricanes, and tsunamis. They have terrible effects on the economy, the environment, and the people.
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What is the Rio+20 Conference, often mentioned in the news?
Correct Answer:
(A) It is the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development
Rio+20 is also known as the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development. It was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in June 2012, marking 20 years since the Earth Summit in 1992. The conference aimed to renew political commitment to sustainable development, assess progress since the 1992 conference, and address new challenges.