Rio 20

Rio +20: A Date With History (in the Making)

Kelly Rigg | Posted 05.06.2012

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Kelly Rigg

The organizers of the 2012 Summit aim to leave Rio with commitments to work for a green economy that assures sustainable development and the eradication of poverty.

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Why We Need A Global Environmental Organization

Bonian Golmohammadi | Posted 03.05.2012

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Bonian Golmohammadi

We must invest the time and resources to form a more effective, coherent and focused governance system in order to truly achieve our goals and build a better, sustainable future.

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Are Monsanto's Days Numbered? 50+ Organizations Urging GMO Ban

Organic Authority.com | Posted 11.30.2011

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Organic Authority.com

A document signed by more than 50 civil society organizations (CSOs) is asking the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development scheduled to take place in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil in June 2012, to ban the use of genetically modified foods.

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Countdown to 2012: The Road to Rio +20

Kelly Rigg | Posted 07.31.2011

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Kelly Rigg

Will this turn out to be another "Copenhagen moment" for the climate movement? With record levels of carbon emissions creating fears of increased warming, it's certain Rio +20 will present a moment for decisive action.

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