What is the Rio+20 Conference, often mentioned in the news?

1. A. It is the United Conference on Sustainable Development.
2. B. It is a Ministerial Meeting of the World Trade Organization.
3. C. It is a Conference of the Inter Government Panel on Climate Change.
4. D. It is a Conference of the Member Countries of the Convention on Biological Diversity.

Answer: A

Explanation

The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development – or Rio+20 – took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on 20-22 June 2012. It resulted in a focused political outcome document which contains clear and practical measures for implementing sustainable development.