United Nations Conference on Environment and Development

UNCED promotes global cooperation between developing and industrialized
countries in planning and managing environmentally responsible development
in four major areas: (a) poverty and the environment; (b) growth patterns,
consumption standards, demographic pressures and the environment; (c)
international economic problems; and (d) policies, institutions, and
sustainable development. UNCED was established in December 1989;
headquarters are in Conches, Switzerland.