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Environment and Natural Resources
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Identify the most important outcome of the Rio Summit.

Answer

(i)The Rio Summit produced conventions dealing with climate change, biodiversity, forestry, and recommended a list of development practices called ‘Agenda 21’.

(ii)There was a consensus on combining economic growth with ecological responsibility. This approach to development is commonly known as ‘sustainable development’.

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Some More Questions From Environment and Natural Resources Chapter

Mark correct or wrong against each of the following statements about the Earth Summit:

Which among the following are TRUE about the global commons ?

What were the outcomes of the Rio Summit ?

What is meant by the global commons ? How are they exploited and polluted ?

What is meant by ‘common but differentiated responsibilities’ ? How could we implement the idea ?

Why have issues related to global environmental protection become the priority concern of states since the 1990s ?

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?