Sustainable development in figures

1987 BRUNDTLAND REPORT

Defined the concept of sustainable development.

1992 2ND EARTH SUMMIT IN RIO

Meeting of 173 heads of state, adoption of the Rio Convention and establishment of Agenda 21. Established the basis of the Kyoto Protocol.

1997 KYOTO PROTOCOL

An international agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

2000 GLOBAL COMPACT

An initiative of the United Nations encouraging companies worldwide to adopt socially responsible practices.

2005 PRINCIPLES FOR RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENT (PRI)

Launched by the United Nations to encourage investors to apply the six Principles for Responsible Investment.

2015 PARIS CLIMATE CONFERENCE: COP 21

An international climate agreement aiming to limit global warming to between 1.5°C and 2°C by 2100.

THE UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGS) A roadmap for promoting sustainable development worldwide between now and 2030.

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