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Question
The figure given alongside refers to a major International Conference on the environment. This was held in ______.
Options
Kyoto in Japan
Rio de Janeiro in Brazil
Cairo in Egypt
Montreal in Canada
Solution
The figure given alongside refers to a major International Conference on the environment. This was held in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.
Explanation:
The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), also known as the Rio Summit, Rio Conference, and Earth Summit, was a major United Nations conference held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from 3 to 14 June 1992.
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Match each item in Column I with one item in Column II and choose the correct answer:
| Column I | Column II | ||
| 1. | Montreal Protocol | A. | Empowerment of women |
| 2. | Cairo Conference | B. | Protection of animals |
| 3. | Global Environmental Facility | C. | Funds for climate change |
| 4. | Cities | D. | Ozone depleted substances |
What is GEF?
Explain any two areas of global environmental issues which are addressed by GEF.
How does GEF help in bringing about sustainability?
