The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE), a UN mechanism to assist countries transition towards greener and more inclusive economies, emerged at
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Answer: Option 2 — The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development 2012, Rio de Janeiro
The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) was established in response to the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD) 2012, also known as Rio+20, held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This conference reaffirmed global commitment to sustainable development and emphasized the transition to green economies that promote environmental sustainability, social inclusion, and economic growth. PAGE was launched as a UN collaborative initiative involving UNEP, ILO, UNDP, UNIDO, and UNITAR to support countries in developing policies and strategies for sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
📝 Short Notes: Major UN Conferences on Sustainable Development
| Conference | Year & Location | Key Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| Earth Summit (UNCED) | 1992, Rio de Janeiro | Agenda 21, Rio Declaration, UNFCCC, CBD, Forest Principles |
| World Summit on Sustainable Development | 2002, Johannesburg | Johannesburg Plan of Implementation, focus on poverty-environment linkages |
| Rio+20 (UNCSD) | 2012, Rio de Janeiro | Launch of PAGE, Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) process initiated, green economy framework |
| UN Climate Change Conference | 2015, Paris | Paris Agreement on climate change |
- PAGE Partner Agencies: UNEP (lead), ILO, UNDP, UNIDO, UNITAR
- PAGE Objective: Support countries in reframing economic policies and practices around sustainability
- Focus Areas: Green industrial policy, sustainable consumption and production, green fiscal reform, ecosystem services, and inclusive growth
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