10 dates before

Question 1

List of 10 Dates and before what?

Answer 1

1962 Silent Spring
1972 SEEN
1972 Clean Water
1983 WCED
1987 Brundtland Report
1988 IPCC
1989 Montreal enforcement
1990 IPCC Report
1990 Geneva
1991 Global Fund

Question 2

1962:

Answer 2

Mnemonic: “SILENT SPRING” (Environmental Awareness).

• Rachel Carson’s book revealed the harmful effects of pesticides, particularly DDT, on the environment and human health.
• It spurred the environmental movement and led to tighter regulation of pesticides in the United States.

harmful effects of pesticides, tighter regulations

Question 3

1972 s

Answer 3

1972: ‘SEEN’ Stockholm Conference & UNEP Formation
Mnemonic: **“SEEN” **(Stockholm Environment, UNEP, Environment Nations).

• The United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, held in Stockholm, Sweden, was the first major global conference focused on environmental issues.
• The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) was established to guide international cooperation on environmental matters.

first global conference , UNEP formed

Question 4

1972

Answer 4

1972: Clean Water Act in the United States
Mnemonic: “CLEAN WATER” (Environmental Protection).

• The Clean Water Act was a key piece of environmental legislation in the U.S.,
• aimed at regulating water pollution and ensuring clean water sources, which iinfluenced global environmental policies.

Question 5

1983

Answer 5

1983: World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED
Mnemonic: “WCED” (Brundtland Commission). Chaired by Gro Harlem Brundtland,

• the WCED focused on sustainable development and outlined the concept in its report, “Our Common Future.”
• This work laid the groundwork for future international environmental efforts.

Question 6

1987

Answer 6

Mnemonic: “BRUNDTLAND REPORT” (Sustainable Future).

• The report emphasized sustainable development, balancing environmental, social, and economic needs.
• It coined the term “sustainable development” and called for** integrating** it into policy decisions.

Question 7

1988

Answer 7

1988: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Establishment
Mnemonic: “CLIMATE” (Climate Change Panel).

• The IPCC was established to assess scientific data on climate change and provide comprehensive reports.
• It plays a crucial role in informing climate **policy **and diplomacy.

Question 8

1990

Answer 8

1990: IPCC’s First Assessment Report
Mnemonic: “ASSESS” (First Assessment).

• This report provided a comprehensive analysis of climate change science, attributing global warming to human activities, especially greenhouse gas emissions.

Question 9

1990(B)

Answer 9

7. 1990: Second World Climate Conference
   Mnemonic: “GENEVA” (Geneva Climate).

• Held in Geneva, Switzerland, this conference was significant for addressing climate change on a global scale, promoting collaborative action, and emphasizing the need for a binding climate treaty.

Question 10

1991

Answer 10

1991: Global Environment Facility (GEF) Establishment

Mnemonic: “GLOBAL FUND” (GEF’s focus).

• The GEF was established to fund environmental projects, particularly in developing countries, promoting sustainable development and supporting environmental initiatives.

Question 11

1989

Answer 11

**6. 1989: Montreal Protocol Enforcement

Mnemonic: “OZONE” (Ozone Depletion).

• This international treaty aimed to phase out substances harmful to the ozone layer, like chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).
• It is considered a significant environmental success story.