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Practice question: Common but Differentiated Responsibilities

Multiple Choice Medium

Practice question

A developing State says Principle 7 entirely exempts it from cooperation to protect the global ecosystem. Is that correct?
  1. No, the principle retains common responsibilities and global partnership
  2. Yes, differentiation means complete exemption
  3. Yes, only developed States may cooperate
  4. Yes, developing States may disregard every environmental duty
  5. Yes, cooperation is forbidden for poorer States

Legal references

  • https://www.un.org/esa/documents/ga/conf151/aconf15126-1annex1.htm — Rio Declaration (1992), Principle 7

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