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Which of the following UN Conferences/Summit adopted the programme of Action for Sustainable Development?

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Rio De Janeiro Conference

The question asks which United Nations (UN) Conference/Summit adopted the Programme of Action for Sustainable Development. Let's analyze each option to determine the correct answer:

  1. Stockholm Conference: Also known as the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, it was held in 1972 in Stockholm. This conference was primarily concerned with human impact on the environment and led to the creation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). However, it did not specifically adopt a Programme of Action for Sustainable Development.
  2. Rio De Janeiro Conference: Also known as the Earth Summit, this conference took place in 1992 in Rio de Janeiro. It was a significant milestone for sustainable development and led to the adoption of several key agreements, including Agenda 21, a comprehensive programme of action for sustainable development. Therefore, this conference is indeed the one that adopted a Programme of Action for Sustainable Development.
  3. Johannesburg Summit: Officially known as the World Summit on Sustainable Development, it was held in 2002 in Johannesburg. This summit reviewed the progress of Agenda 21 but did not originate the Programme of Action for Sustainable Development.
  4. Ahmedabad Conference: There is no well-known UN conference or summit by this name related to sustainable development adoption. It can be ruled out.

Based on the analysis, the Rio De Janeiro Conference is the correct answer as it adopted the Agenda 21, which is the Programme of Action for Sustainable Development.

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