Question

Discuss the notable conferences held to achieve a secure environment.

Answer 1

The notable conferences held to achieve a secure environment are discussed below-

Stockholm Conference, 1972​

• The United Nations Conference on the human environment was held from 5 to 16 June 1972 in Stockholm.​
• This conference stressed the participation of all the nations in combating pollution. ​

Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit, 1992​

• The Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit was held in 1992.​
• This conference stressed the idea of sustainable development.​
• Different treaties regarding biodiversity, greenhouse gas emissions, and forest protection were signed.​

Kyoto Protocol, 1997​

• In 1997, a conference was held in Kyoto that outlined ​the protocols for developed countries to prevent climate change.​
• These protocols were applicable for ​15 years. ​

Paris Agreement, 2015​

• A conference on climate change was held in Paris in November 2015.
• This conference emphasised that all nations should make efforts to stop climate change and global warming.