Why was the Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit, 1992 held?

Why was the Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit, 1992 held?

Answer:

  • In June 1992, more than 100 heads of states met in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the first International Earth Summit.
  • It was held for addressing urgent problems of environmental protection and socio-economic development at the global level.
  • This convention adopted Agenda 21, for achieving sustainable development in the 21st century.