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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- AThe Earth Summit on Sustainable Development 2002, Johannesburg
- BThe United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development 2012, Rio de Janeiro
- CThe United Nations Framework Convention on Climate change 2015, Paris
- DThe World Sustainable Development Summit 2016, New Delhi
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Answer: (B) The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development 2012, Rio de Janeiro
Correct Answer: (b) The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development 2012, Rio de Janeiro
PAGE (Partnership for Action on Green Economy) emerged as a response to the outcomes of Rio+20 — the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2012.
Key facts about PAGE:
- It was officially launched in 2013, following the call at Rio+20 to help countries transition to greener, more inclusive economies.
- It is a joint initiative of 5 UN agencies: UNEP, ILO, UNIDO, UNITAR, and UNDP.
- It helps countries redesign their economic policies to promote sustainability.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Option A (Johannesburg 2002): The Earth Summit 2002 focused on sustainable development but PAGE came much later.
- Option C (Paris 2015): The Paris Climate Agreement was about climate change targets, not specifically about green economy transitions.
- Option D (New Delhi 2016): This summit came after PAGE was already launched.
REMEMBER: PAGE = Rio+20 (2012). Think 'PAGE was born in Rio.' It's a partnership of 5 UN agencies to help countries go green economically.
PAGE is a partnership of 5 UN agencies (UNEP, ILO, UNIDO, UNITAR, UNDP) that helps countries redesign economic policies for sustainability.
Rio+20 in 2012 was a major UN conference that called for green economy transitions, leading to PAGE's launch in 2013.
UPSC tests whether students can distinguish between different UN conferences and their specific outcomes - Rio+20 focused on green economy, Paris 2015 on climate targets.
Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE)
Environment Partnership for Action on Green Economy PAGE
Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE): Origins & Structure
PAGE emerged from Rio+20 Conference 2012 and launched in 2013
Joint initiative of 5 UN agencies: UNEP, ILO, UNIDO, UNITAR, UNDP
Assists countries in transitioning to greener, more inclusive economies
Focus on redesigning economic policies for sustainability
What is PAGE
PAGE is a UN mechanism designed to help developing countries shift from traditional economic models to sustainable, inclusive growth patterns. It emerged as a direct response to calls made at the Rio+20 Conference for practical support in green economy transitions.
PAGE Structure & Partners
UN Agency | Full Name | Primary Role in PAGE |
|---|---|---|
UNEP | UN Environment Programme | Environmental policy guidance |
ILO | International Labour Organization | Green jobs & decent work |
UNIDO | UN Industrial Development Organization | Sustainable industrialization |
UNITAR | UN Institute for Training & Research | Capacity building & training |
UNDP | UN Development Programme | Policy integration & governance |
Question Context
This question tests knowledge of when PAGE emerged. The correct answer is Rio+20 in 2012 because PAGE was conceived there as a follow-up mechanism, even though it was formally launched in 2013.
Trap: PAGE launched in 2013 but emerged from Rio+20 in 2012 — don't confuse emergence vs launch dates
Trap: Don't confuse with Paris Agreement 2015 which focused on climate targets, not green economy policies
Memory aid: PAGE = Rio+20 — think 'PAGE was written in Rio'
Major UN Sustainable Development Conferences
Environment Earth Summit Rio de Janeiro Johannesburg Paris
Key UN Conferences on Environment & Sustainable Development
Rio+20 (2012) launched green economy initiatives including PAGE
Paris Agreement (2015) focused on climate change mitigation targets
Johannesburg (2002) reviewed progress since original Rio Summit 1992
Major Environmental Conferences Timeline
Conference | Year & Location | Key Focus | Major Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
Earth Summit (WSSD) | 2002, Johannesburg | Reviewing Rio 1992 progress | Johannesburg Declaration |
Rio+20 (UNCSD) | 2012, Rio de Janeiro | Green economy & sustainable development | PAGE initiative launched |
UNFCCC COP21 | 2015, Paris | Climate change mitigation | Paris Agreement on temperature targets |
WSDS | 2016, New Delhi | Energy access & climate action | Delhi Declaration on renewable energy |
Conference Locations
World map showing locations of major UN environmental conferences: Johannesburg 2002, Rio de Janeiro 2012, Paris 2015, New Delhi 2016
Global reach of UN environmental diplomacy across continents
Trap: Rio+20 (2012) vs Paris (2015) — Rio focused on green economy, Paris on climate targets
Trap: Don't confuse Johannesburg 2002 (Earth Summit review) with Rio 2012 (green economy launch)
Trap: New Delhi 2016 was after PAGE already existed — timeline matters in UPSC questions
Green Economy Transition
Environment greener inclusive economies
Green Economy: Concept & Transition Pathways
Green economy balances economic growth with environmental sustainability
Focuses on resource efficiency, low carbon development, and social inclusion
Requires policy redesign across sectors like energy, agriculture, industry
Core Concept
A green economy promotes human well-being and social equity while significantly reducing environmental risks. Unlike traditional models that treat environment as external cost, green economy integrates ecological health as core economic foundation.
Green Economy Pillars
# Green Economy
## Environmental
- Low carbon emissions
- Resource efficiency
- Biodiversity conservation
- Pollution reduction
## Economic
- Sustainable growth
- Green jobs creation
- Innovation & technology
- Natural capital accounting
## Social
- Inclusive development
- Poverty reduction
- Decent work
- Gender equalityIndia's Green Economy Initiatives
National Solar Mission targeting 100 GW solar capacity by 2022
Perform, Achieve & Trade (PAT) scheme for energy efficiency in industries
Green Skill Development Programme for environmental sector jobs
National Action Plan on Climate Change with 8 missions covering green transitions