Witness History: Archive 2011 - World's First Environment Conference

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The first international conference on the problems of the environment took place in 1972. Hear the story of the man, Maurice Strong, who made this important gathering possible.

Photo: Maurice Strong (right) shakes hands with Brazilian Indian Chief Kanhok Caiapo. AFP/Getty.

Published on Monday, 6th June 2011.

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