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The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is an international treaty drawn at
- A.United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, Stockholm, 1972
- B.UN Conference on Environment and Development, Rio de Janeiro, 1992
- C.World Summit on Sustainable Development, Johannesburg, 2002
- D.UN Climate Change Conference, Copenhagen, 2009
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: B. UN Conference on Environment and Development, Rio de Janeiro, 1992
The UNFCCC, a foundational international treaty for addressing climate change, was adopted and opened for signature during the UN Conference on Environment and Development, also known as the Earth Summit, held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. This landmark conference brought together nations to discuss and agree on frameworks for sustainable development and environmental protection.
Source: UPSC gs1 2010