“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
Un Kicks Off Information Technology Hackathon Promoting Global
Un Kicks Off Information Technology Hackathon Promoting Global Sustainability New York, Feb 28 2012 6:05PM A United Nations-backed competition with the goal of uncovering sustainable approaches to information and communication technology (ICT) kicked off today, bringing developers from around the world together in a frenetic race of programming. Organized by …
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 …