Which of the following are the main outcomes of the Rio Summit held in 1992?

1.The Rio Declaration encouraged 'Think global, act local'

2.Agenda 21 is a non-binding UN action plan on sustainable development

3.The Earth Summit led to the CBD and the UNFCCC

A1 and 2

B2 and 3

C1 and 3

D1, 2 and 3 ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

All three statements about the 1992 Rio Summit are correct.

Statement 1 is correct: the Rio Declaration encouraged thinking globally while acting locally.

Statement 2 is correct: Agenda 21 is a non-binding UN action plan on sustainable development.

Statement 3 is correct: the Earth Summit gave rise to the CBD and the UNFCCC.

The summit was held at Rio de Janeiro and shaped modern environmental governance.

The UNFCCC later led to the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement.

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