Biological diversity treaty approved
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Ninety-eight countries endorsed a draft treaty on May 22, 1922, to conserve the world's species from overdevelopment. The treaty is to be signed by world officials at the Earth Summit in June, but US, UK and Japan may refuse to sign it.
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Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1992
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'Earth Summit' agenda talks end
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Delegates who attended the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development began making plans for the Jun 1991 Earth Summit. The Summit is designed to promote global cooperation in environmentally safe economic development.
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Year: 1992
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'Earth Summit' held in Brazil; climate, species pacts signed
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The Earth Summit was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on June 3-14, 1992. The delegates from 178 nations reached agreements that are designed to promote international economic development while protecting the environment.
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ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1992
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