Question

What was the primary goal of the World Summit on Sustainable Development?

Options

• Launching a new version of Agenda-21

• Bridging the economic gap between rich and poor nations

• Establishing a new international court for environmental crimes

• Drafting a replacement for the Rio Earth Summit

Answer 1

The primary goal of the WSSD was to bridge the economic gap between rich and poor nations. This core aim united the approximately 21,000 delegates and 104 Heads of State present at the summit.