EU maps out support for Rio summit
European leaders in Brussels agree on bold agenda for sustainable growth and energy access in global south, but critics are wary of promises on aid funding.
Monthly Archive: February 2012
An interview with Felix Dodds, Executive Director of Stakeholder Forum
Felix Dodds is part of a number of advisory boards for Rio+20, including the global scientists conference in 2012 ‘Planet Under Pressure’, the German Government sponsored conference ‘Water, Energy and Food Security Nexus’ in...
EU maps out support for Rio summit
European leaders meeting in Brussels have mapped out a bold agenda ahead of the Rio summit, vowing to transform development aid, help provide renewable electricity to the world’s neediest people, and strengthen the United...
Britain calls on the world to put a price on nature
The UK Government is setting up a Natural Capital Committee reporting to the Treasury that will work out our own wealth in terms of air quality, fresh water, wildlife and other natural resources.
Accreditation and Registration to Rio+20
Not accreditated yet? Accreditation will close 20 February 2012 !!! NGOs and other Major groups’ organisations that are NOT yet accredited to the United Nations and wish to participate in the United Nations Conference...
Defra: UK will point the way to greener growth at Rio+20
The UK will be a driving force in pressing for new goals to help the world embrace a greener and more sustainable economy at this summer’s major UN conference in Brazil, Environment Secretary Caroline...
Go Sustainable, Be Responsible – European civil society on the road to Rio+20
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Helsinki Process+10
13 Feb 2012 – 14 Feb 2012 Helsinki, Finland A decade has passed since the launch of the Helsinki Process. To mark the occasion Finland and Tanzania will organise Helsinki Process+10 Conference at Hanasaari, Espoo/Helsinki,...
Rio+20 Round Table: Green Bridge projects – practical contribution to a green economy
22 Feb 2012 – 23 Feb 2012 Astana, Kazakhstan It is a great pleasure to inform you that in accordance with the decisions taken by the countries of Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP, Astana, October...
Environment agency becomes crunch issue in Rio talks
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) is emerging as a hot issue in preparations for June’s Rio conference, styled as a once-in-a-generation chance to restore a sick planet to good health.