Ready to dig deeper? Here are some key terms and resources for further learning related to "The Rio Conventions."

• The Earth Summit 
  Refers to the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) held in 1992 in Rio de Janeiro. The summit brought world leaders together to create a blueprint for tackling environmental issues while fostering sustainable development. The Rio Conventions were established at the Earth Summit.

• UNFCCC
  The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is one of the constituent treaties of the Rio Conventions. The UNFCCC aims to stabilise atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations at a safe level. It serves as a framework for international cooperation on climate action and has facilitated major agreements such as the Paris Agreement.

• CBD
  The Convention on Biological Diversity is one of the constituent treaties of the Rio Conventions. The CBD aims to conserve biodiversity.

• UNCCD
  The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification is one of the constituent treaties of the Rio Conventions. The UNCCD seeks to prevent desertification and mitigate drought through sustainable land use