Environment and Ecology
2018
Sustainable Development
International Conservation Efforts
The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE), a UN mechanism to assist countries transition towards greener and more inclusive economies, emerged at
A.The Earth Summit on Sustainable Development 2002, Johannesburg
B.The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development 2012, Rio de Janeiro
D.The World Sustainable Development Summit 2016, New Delhi
C.The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 2015, Paris
Correct Answer: Option B
The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) emerged as a direct response to 'The Future We Want', the outcome document of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) held in Rio de Janeiro in 2012.
The document called for action from governments, businesses, and the UN to support countries transitioning to a green economy.
Initially, four UN organizations (ILO, UN Environment, UNIDO, and UNITAR) joined forces to provide broad and tailored support to countries.
Hence, the correct answer is option B.
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