Abstract
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to describe the existence of a conflict of interest between nations related to their pursuit of sustainable development. This study adopts a historical approach to examine the events and movements with a focus on the historical evolution of the global environment and natural resources management landscape. The research reveals that various international events and movements indicated the conflict of interest between countries. Despite efforts to reach a fair and equitable resolution, conflicting interests persist among stakeholders, with developed nations leveraging their financial and technological superiority to put natural resources on layaway while developing nations struggle to keep up and ask for a little time. The presence of a conflict of interest in this particular case, although possibly unintended, has indirectly contributed to rising expenses and therefore potential losses for developing countries.