Rio+20

RIO+20AN OVERVIEW

What is Rio+20?Rio+20 is the short name for the United NationsConference on Sustainable Development. It’s anopportunity to define pathways to a safer, moreequitable, cleaner, greener and more prosperousworld for all.

Where is Rio+20? Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

When is Rio+20?

7 Priority Focus Areas1. Decent Jobs2. Energy3. Sustainable Cities4. Food Security5. Sustainable agriculture6. Sustainable water and oceans7. Disaster readiness

What issues will be discussed?The official discussions will focus on two mainthemes:1. How to build a green economy to achieve sustainable development and lift people out of poverty, including support for developing countries that will allow them to find a green path for development.2. How to improve international coordination for sustainable development.

Who will be at Rio+20Thousands of participants from governments, theprivate sector, NGOs and other stakeholders.

Rio+20

by Shauna Bradley on Apr 25, 2012

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