Question
When and where was the World Summit on sustainable development held? How many countries signed the convention? What was the objective?
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Answer
- The World Summit on sustainable development was held in 2002, in Johannesburg, South Africa.
- 190 countries signed the convention.
- Its objective was to achieve by 2010, a significant reduction in the current rate of biodiversity loss at global, regional and local levels.
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