Question

The Earth Summit recently organised was not successful in its objectives. Briefly explain the conflict between the developed and developing nations in context to the above statement.

Answer 1

Conflicts between industrialised and poor nations limited the Earth Summit's ability to meet its objectives. These disagreements principally concerned duties for the environment and economic progress.

1. Developed Nations' Perspective: Developed countries emphasized the importance of immediate and stronger environmental action, arguing for lower carbon emissions and tighter environmental rules. They expected all countries, regardless of economic level, to contribute equally to fighting climate change.
2. Developing Nations' Perspective: On the other hand, developing nations require more time to expand economically and reduce poverty. They emphasized that the industrialized world has historically been responsible for most greenhouse gas emissions, and developing nations should not be asked to carry the same environmental duties at the expense of economic progress. They also wanted money and technological transfer from wealthier countries to help transition to sustainable practices.