Question

This conference focused on needing a common outlook and common principle to inspire the world to safeguard and manage human resources. It had declared 26 principles and placed environmental issues as the most important concern internationally. It declared man as both, a creator and a moulder of his environment. This conference led to the formation of the United Nations Environment program.
Which conference is being talked about?

• A. Stockholm Conference, 1972
• B. Stockholm Conference, 1987
• C. Brundtland Commission, 1987
• D. Brundtland Commission, 1972

Answer 1

The correct option is A Stockholm Conference, 1972

United Nation Conference on Human Environment is the Stockholm Conference held in Stockholm, Sweden, it was held between June 5 to 16, 1972. This conference reflected a growing global interest in environmental issues. Delegations from 114 governments attended this conference. It focused on common principles to protect the environment globally.

The Brundtland Commission, 1987 cited the definition of Sustainable Development and focused on the ways to achieve sustainability. Norwegian Prime Minister Go Harlem Brundtland headed this conference.