With reference to ‘Agenda 21’, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements:1. It is a global action plan for sustainable development.2. It originated in the World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg in 2002.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
✓ Correct answer: a) 1 only
ExplanationAgenda 21 is a comprehensive action plan for sus- tainable development, adopted at the United Nations Confer- ence on Environment and Development (UNCED), commonly known as the Earth Summit, held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992. The number “21” refers to an agenda for the 21st cen- tury.It’s objective is to achieve Global sustainable development.Statement 1 is correct: Agenda 21 serves as a comprehensive plan of action for sustainbility to be taken globally, nationally, and locally by organizations of the United Nations System, governments, and major groups in every area where humans im- pact the environment.Statement 2 is incorrect: Agenda 21 is a product of the Earth Summit (UN Conference on Environment and Development) held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992. The World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD), held in Johannesburg in 2002, reaffirmed the commitment to Agenda 21 and aimed to assess progress and implement further actions 147
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