Question

Chronologically arrange the following initiatives in monitoring the international environment.
A. United Nations Conference on Human Environment in Stockholm
B. Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer
C. Kyoto Protocol to the UNFCCC
D. Brundtland Commission Report

• A. A, B, D, C
• B. A, B, C, D
• C. D, A, B, C
• D. C, B, D, A

Hint:

These international environmental initiatives paved the way for global environmental governance and climate action.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Timeline of Environmental Initiatives.
- The United Nations Conference on Human Environment in Stockholm (1972) was the first major international conference on the environment.
- The Brundtland Commission Report, released in 1987, introduced the concept of sustainable development.
- The Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer (1985) was followed by the Montreal Protocol, an important agreement on ozone depletion.
- The Kyoto Protocol to the UNFCCC (1997) set legally binding obligations on industrialized countries to reduce greenhouse gases.
Step 2: Chronological Order.
The correct chronological order is: (A) A: United Nations Conference on Human Environment in Stockholm (1972) (B) D: Brundtland Commission Report (1987) (C) B: Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer (1985) (D) C: Kyoto Protocol to the UNFCCC (1997) Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct answer is (B) A, B, C, D.