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African officials discuss path to sustainable development
Representatives from more than 40 African countries have gathered at a United Nations-backed conference in Arusha, Tanzania, to discuss the region’s strategy to achieve sustainable development and come up with an integrated strategy for the region to encourage environmental initiatives.
Former government leaders call on UNSC to make water a priority
A rapidly worsening water shortage threatens to destabilize the planet and should be a top priority for the UN Security Council and world leaders, a panel of experts said in a report Monday.
“The speeches are over. Now the work begins”
Ban Ki-moon today urged world leaders to build on the commitments they made during the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) to achieve economic, environmental and social prosperity for people all over the world.
Ban announces more than 100 commitments on sustainable energy
Speaking at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20), Ban Ki-moon today announced that more than one hundred commitments and actions have been already mobilized in support of the UN’s global sustainable energy initiative.
UN Conference on Sustainable Development kicks off
More than 100 Heads of State and government today gathered in Rio for the start of the Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) which seeks to shape new policies to promote global prosperity and reduce poverty.
Countries announce agreement on Conference’s outcome document
Members States today announced that they have reached an agreement on the outcome document of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20).
Expectations remain high on last day of negotiations
Expectations to produce a strong outcome document at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) are still high, a senior UN official said today.
Sustainable forests key to meet development goals
The world's forests have a major role to play in the transition to a greener economy, but governments need to do more to ensure they are sustainably managed, according to a new report from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) issued today.
Brazil preps for sustainability conference
“Engouraging progress” was made by countries on the final day of the last round of talks aimed at reaching agreement on the outcome document of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) a UN official said today.
Youth turn to green jobs as an answer to unemployment
With over half the world population under 25 years of age and the global economic crisis still ongoing, the creation of jobs that provide decent incomes, help reduce the impact of economic activities on the environment, and offer adequate working conditions is a main priority for young people participating at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20).
