Question:

The historic Convention on Biological Diversity, ‘The Earth Summit’ was held in Rio de Janeiro in the year

Updated On: Jul 25, 2024
  • 1992

  • 1986

  • 2002

  • 1985

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The Correct Option is A

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The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was adopted during the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), which took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from June 3 to June 14, 1992. The summit is commonly known as the Earth Summit and marked a significant milestone in global efforts to address biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.

Therefore, The correct option is (A): 1992

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Loss of Biodiversity

The reduction in the number, genetic variability, and the variety of species and the biological community of a place is known as the Loss of Biodiversity. By humans, due to the colonization of the tropical Pacific Island, there has been a deprivation of more than 2000 species. Present data evaluates that around 15,500 species are endangered. Presently the loss of biodiversity is evaluated at - 23% of all mammal species, 12% of all bird species, 32% of all amphibian species, and 31% of gymnosperm species on the planet are facing the threat or warning of extinction.

Loss of Biodiversity: Causes

  1. Loss of Habitat and Fragmentation
  2. Over Exploitation of Natural Resources
  3. Alien Species Invasion
  4. Co-Extinction