1992 RIO EARTH SUMMIT Flashcards
1992 earth summit
officials brought together from 179 COUNTRIES for a massive effort to focus on the impact of human socio-economic activities on the environment
WHAT DO THE I.C.Z.M DO?
(created at 1992 earth summit)
make sure countries are taking coastal erosion and management seriously
WHAT WAS THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE SUMMIT?
produce a broad agenda and a new blueprint for international action on environmental & developmental issues that would help guide international cooperation & development policy in the 21st century.
COP SUMMIT 28 DUBAI
agreed to “transition away” from all fossil fuels according to capacities
- agreements are non-binding
COP 29 AZERBAIJAN
developing countries to receive $300bn by 2035
several senior climate leaders wrote a public letter saying COP was not fit for purpose & calling for reform