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Environment and Natural Resources
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What was the difference that became clear between the First World and the Third World countries at the Rio Summit?

Answer

At the Rio Summit (1992) it became clear that the First World countries were concerned with ozone depletion and global warming, while the Third World countries were anxious to address the relationship between the economic development and environmental management.

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Some More Questions From Environment and Natural Resources Chapter

Compromise and accommodation are the two essential policies required by states to save planet Earth. Substantiate the statement in the light of the ongoing negotiations between the North and South on environmental issues.

The most serious challenge before the states is pursuing economic development without causing further damage to the global environment. How could we achieve this ? Explain with a few examples.

What is ozone hole?

Which book did the Club of Rome publish?

What does UNEP stand for?

What is meant by ‘global North’ and ‘global South’ ?

Which countries have made legal claims to soverign rights control over Antarctic territory? 

Name the factors that are responsible for common property to dwindle in size, quality, and availability to the poor in much of the world.

What is resource geopolitics ?

What is UN defination of indigenous population?