Institutional Framework for Sustainable Development

Institutional Framework for Sustainable Development

One of the two main themes for the Earth Summit is the 'institutional framework for sustainable development'.

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Green Economy

Green Economy

in the context of poverty eradication and sustainable development

The Green Economy in the context of Poverty Eradication and Sustainable Development is one of the key themes to be addressed by the UN Conference on Sustainable Development in 2012.

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In the build up to Rio+20, Stakeholder Forum will engage representatives from Major Groups in the preparatory process. From taking part in workshops or meetings, to participating in discussions online, opportunities for engagement will be updated and announced on this website.

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Earth Summit Media

Earth Summit Media

Earth Talks, Earth Blogs, Videos, Press

In preparation for the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development 2012, Stakeholder Forum will be producing various media outputs, including talking heads videos, Earth Blogs and Earth Talks, a series of round table podcasts on the Objectives and Themes of Rio+20.

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Wikicurve: Rio+20 hot topics

Wikicurve: Rio+20 hot topics

See which events have shaped public opinion on the Rio+20 themes. See more details or have your say on the events that shaped community attitudes on Sustainable Development Goals, Green Economy, Biodiversity and Climate Change.    

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RIO+20 SIDE EVENTS ANNOUNCED RIO+20 SIDE EVENTS ANNOUNCED

More than 500 on-site side events organized by Governments, Major Groups, Organizations from the UN system and other International Organizations will take place in RioCentro during Prepcom III (13-15 June), the Sustainable Development Dialogue Days (16-19 June) and the Summit (20-22 June). Read more...

COUNTRIES AGREE TO EXTEND NEGOTIATIONS ON RIO+20 OUTCOME DOCUMENT

Representatives from governments negotiating the outcome document for the United Nations Sustainable Development Conference (Rio+20) today agreed to add five more days of deliberations to bridge differences that have kept them from making further progress in negotiations. Read more...

Rio+20 Initiatives

Latest Events

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF SUSTAINABILITY PROFESSIONALS FREE WEBINAR

Date: Thursday, May 24

Time: 7pm GMT

Where: Online

Focus: One hour panel discussion on the Rio+20 themes lead by UNEP and Stakeholder Forum

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Useful Resources

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To download a draft diary of Rio+20 events click here.

 

 


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Explanations of the most commonly referenced terms/concepts of the zero-draft complilation document

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Latest Publications

IGES: WHAT ARE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS?

IGEs_SDGsThis brief, which addresses issues surrounding the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) proposed by Columbia, Guatemala, and Peru during the Rio+20 processes, aims to remind policymakers and other stakeholders of the importance of reaching a solid outcome at Rio+20, as well as for the future. The following provides a summary of ongoing discussions and informal consultations concerning SDGs, and expounds on IGES’ views for a mandate and process for developing a set of universal SDGs.

To download the document click here.

Earth Blogs

THE WORLD IS WATCHING: WILL G20 COUNTRIES LEAD THIS JUNE AT THE EARTH SUMMIT?

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Three years ago, the Group of 20 countries pledged to phase out environmentally-harmful and ineffective subsidies. The leaders of these twenty influential countries have since made many other promises to deal with climate change and the range of global sustainability challenges, including at the recently concluded Clean Energy Ministerial. As countries meet this week to set the agenda for 2012, they should commit to showing leadership where it counts. Read more..