Correct Option (B)
The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) was launched in 2013 as a direct follow-up to the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20), held in Rio de Janeiro in 2012. This conference emphasized the concept of a green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication. PAGE is a collaborative initiative of five UN agencies: UNEP, ILO, UNDP, UNIDO, and UNITAR, aimed at assisting countries in transitioning towards greener and more inclusive economies.
Incorrect Options
- Option 1 (The Earth Summit on Sustainable Development 2002, Johannesburg): This summit, also known as the World Summit on Sustainable Development, focused on reviewing progress since the 1992 Earth Summit and addressing challenges in sustainable development implementation. It predates the establishment of PAGE.
- Option 3 (The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 2015, Paris): This conference is primarily known for the adoption of the Paris Agreement, a landmark international treaty on climate change. Its focus was on global climate action, not the origin of PAGE.
- Option 4 (The World Sustainable Development Summit 2016, New Delhi): This is an annual event organized by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), an Indian research institute. While it addresses sustainable development issues, it is not a UN conference responsible for launching global mechanisms like PAGE.