What were the outcomes of the Rio Summit?

The Rio summit produced conventions regarding climate change, biodiversity, forestry and recommended a list of development practiced called Agenda 21. However, several differences and difficulties were left unresolved.

There was a consensus on combining economic growth with ecological responsibility, also known as ‘sustainable development’. However, Agenda 21 didn’t clarify how this goal was to be achieved. Also, some called it to be biased towards economic growth rather than ecological conservation.