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E.S. Norman, D. Carr, in International Encyclopedia of Human Geography, 2009
The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), widely known as the Earth Summit, convened 3–14 June 1992 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Earth Summit focused on developing a global framework for addressing environmental degradation through sustainable development. The Summit also set a precedent for greater civic engagement by allowing increased participation from nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and nonstate actors. The increased presence of civil society in both the pre-conferences and the Summit itself was indicative of a widening in governance structures in the global arena, which continues today. The greater participation of NGOs also left an indelible mark on the proceedings and accords – particularly with Agenda 21 and the Millennium Development Goals. In this