NEET2026BiologyChapterActual
The historic Convention on Biological Diversity ('The Earth Summit') held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 called upon all participating nations to:
Options
- Aachieve a significant reduction in the current rate of biodiversity loss at global, regional and local levels.
- Btake appropriate measures for the conservation of biodiversity and sustainable use of its benefits.
- Cphase out the emission of ozone-depleting substances to protect the stratosphere.
- Dcommit to reducing overall greenhouse gas emissions by a specific target below 1990 levels.
Correct answer
B. take appropriate measures for the conservation of biodiversity and sustainable use of its benefits.
Step-by-step solution
The historic Convention on Biological Diversity ('The Earth Summit') held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 called upon all nations to take appropriate measures for the conservation of biodiversity and sustainable use of its benefits. The World Summit on Sustainable Development held in 2002 in Johannesburg, South Africa, pledged to achieve a significant reduction in the current rate of biodiversity loss at global, regional and local levels. The Montreal Protocol (1987) was signed to control the emission of ozone-depleting