“Our struggle for global sustainability will be won or lost in cities”. United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon With 3 billion new urban dwellers moving into cities in the next three decades, local governments are crucial actors to ensure a sustainable future. The Rio+20 Global Town Hall, organized by ICLEI …
‘Dear Mr. UN Secretary-General …’ COMPETITION RESULTS
As part of the lead-up to Rio+20, The Living Rainforest invited children around the world to tell us what they think governments and world leaders should be doing to build a more sustainable future on planet Earth. We were delighted to receive 885 entries from 59 countries! First Prize, a once-in-a-lifetime trip …
Strengthening Science-Policy Interface for Sustainable Management of Natural Resources
To all United Nations? Member States and interested parties, INVITATION The Permanent Mission of Germany to the United Nations, together with: The African Department for Environmental Affairs the Indian Ministry for the Environment the US State Department, The International Council for Science (ICSU), and the United Nations Environment Programme, is …
INVESTING IN A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
INVESTING IN A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE March 29, 2012 Hudson Theatre New York City, NY
Towards 2025: The view from 2012
It has often been said that all the world needs is love. But imagine, unless we apply it, like hope, a peaceful, sustainable future may well remain a mirage. By 2025 about fifty percent of the world population will be 25 years old or less – the great majority will …
The Future We Want – Zero draft of the outcome document
I. Preamble/Stage Setting 1. We, the heads of State and Government, having met at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 20-22 June 2012, resolve to work together for a prosperous, secure and sustainable future for our people and our planet. 2. We reaffirm our determination to free humanity from hunger and …
Toward a Sustainable Future for the U.S. Power Sector: Beyond Business as Usual 2011
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Green My Parents – A Cause worth Spreading
Green My Parents – A Cause worth Spreading GreenMyParents, a global movement aimed at empowering youth to play leadership roles in building a sustainable economy, shows us through their latest video manifesto that as brands play an integral role in shaping a sustainable future they will find their greatest champions …