Multiple choice

One of the outcomes of the Rio Summit, 1992 was Agenda 21. What does '21' stand for?

  1. 21st Century

  2. Number of goals

  3. Number of signatories

  4. Period of years for its implementation
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Agenda 21 is a non-binding, voluntarily implemented action plan of the United Nations with regard to sustainable development. It is a product of the UN Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992. The "21" in Agenda 21 refers to the 21st century.

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