–For immediate release — WWC President calls for a “Pact for Water Security” 28 September 2012 – New York, USA – “The time for wishful thinking is over. Now is the time for actions, commitments and solutions,” declared Mr. Fauchon, President of the World Water Council speaking at a side …
[Rio+20 Info Group] RELEASE: CSO SE4All Statement
We at Ethical Markets Media fully support this Statement and hope that signers will also join in signing our statement on Transforming Finance and a Financial Transactions Tax, Hazel Henderson, Editor CIVIL SOCIETY STATEMENT Governments and the UN should support a more ambitious, accountable and people-driven Sustainable Energy for All …
Connecting city leaders to global leaders at Rio+20 Global Town Hall – 18-22 June, Athletes Park, Rio de Janeiro
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‘Dear Mr. UN Secretary-General …’ COMPETITION RESULTS
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WRI Names Andrew Steer as New President
Ethical Markets congratulates WRI on it 30th Anniversary and the appointment of Dr.Andrew Steer, Hazel Henderson, Editor WRI Names Andrew Steer as New President Andrew Steer Andrew Steer (World Resources Institute) As an important friend of the World Resources Institute, and I am pleased to share exciting news with you …
World Future Energy Summit Bulletin
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World Future Energy Summit 2012 – Issue #1
World future energy summit 2012 highlights: Monday, 16 January 2012 The fifth World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2012 opened in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), on 16 January 2012. The first day of this four-day event was organized around the theme “Policy and Strategy Forum,” and comprised opening statements …
Urgent Action on Energy Needed For Both Development and Environment
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UN Officials Link Rio+20 Success to International Solidarity
Latest News – 22 December 2011 Last Update for 2011 We_at_IISD RS wish you all the best for this holiday season and throughout the coming year. We will resume publication of our knowledgebases on 3 January 2012. Thank you for your support during 2011. continued… UN Officials Link Rio+20 Success …