Social Justice for Future Generations. Rio+20 Side event for Government Delegates, International Organisations, Major Groups and Stakeholders.

1. Social Justice for Future
Generations
Rio+20 Side event for Government Delegates, International Organisations, Major
Groups and Stakeholders
People from around the world will be watching for their
leaders to make the right decisions at Rio which bring dignity,
Speakers:
wellbeing and prosperity to all, and in so doing sets a strong legacy Chair: Antonio Oposa Jnr, Filipino
for generations to come. Environmental Lawyer
This event brings together a broad perspective, to hear from high
level speakers sharing their views on safeguarding a sustainable Dr. Sándor Fülöp, Deputy Parliamentary
future - an essential requirement to ensure a meaningful outcome Commissioner for Future Generations,
Hungary
at Rio+20.
We will discuss the possible Rio outcomes and what they mean for Dr. Maja Göpel, Director Future Justice, World
child and youth representatives (Rio+twenties, terre des hommes) , Future Council
representatives of networks committed to social justice, the rights of
nature (Earth Charter Initiative), practitioners in the field of future Ignacio Packer, Secretary General, Terre des
generations (Ombudspersons) and internationally recognized Hommes International Federation
authorities on future justice governance (World Future Council).
Mirian Vilela, Executive Director, Earth Charter
International Secretariat
Felix Beck, Rio+Twenties, Board Member