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The Earth Summit held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 was called:
for immediate steps to discontinue the use of CFCs that were damaging the ozone layer
to reduce CO2 emissions and global warming
for the conservation of biodiversity and sustainable utilization of its benefits
to assess the threat posed to native species by invasive weed species
, the historic Convention on Biological Diversity, widely known as 'The Earth Summit', was held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 . It called upon all nations to implement appropriate measures for the conservation of biodiversity and the sustainable utilisation of its benefits . This landmark event set the stage for further global commitments, such as the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg .
This question aligns with the NEET BIOLOGY syllabus, specifically targeting concepts from Biodiversity and Conservation. Mastering this topic is crucial for scoring well in the upcoming medical entrance examinations. Solving conceptually related problems will help you understand the nuances of these concepts and improve your problem-solving speed.
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