Question

Which of the following declarations show the link between human rights and the environment?

• A. Stockholm Declaration
• B. Rio Declaration
• C. United States Declaration of Independence
• D. Both A and B

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Both A and B

Stockholm Declaration and Rio Declaration show the link between human rights and the environment.

• Stockholm Declaration was adopted June 16, 1972, by the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment. In the declaration, the nations agreed to accept responsibility for any environmental effects caused by their actions.
  
• Rio Declaration on Environment and Development emphasizes the need to integrate environment and development in order to achieve sustainable development.