The "Joint Messages of Local and Sub-national Governmentsuncsd2012
The 8 recommendations stress the importance of acknowledging the positive role that urbanization plays in development. They advocate for a new multi-level governance that promotes effective partnerships in building sustainable cities and call on members-states to take into account the specific perspective of local and sub-national governments for addressing global challenges.
The "Joint Messages of Local and Sub-national Governmentsuncsd2012
The 8 recommendations stress the importance of acknowledging the positive role that urbanization plays in development. They advocate for a new multi-level governance that promotes effective partnerships in building sustainable cities and call on members-states to take into account the specific perspective of local and sub-national governments for addressing global challenges.
DESA News is an insider's look at the United Nations in the area of economic and social development policy. The newsletter is produced by the Communications and Information Management Service of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs in collaboration with DESA Divisions. DESA News is issued every month.
Road to Rio+20, UN Conference on Sustainable Development 2012ISCIENCES, L.L.C.
Road to Rio+20 is a summary of preparations for the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD) called “Rio+20” to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil June 20-22, 2012.
These are the slides to the second webinar by the MGCY capacity building team: Introducing Rio+20, with a history of what the Summit is about in a basic and friendly manner.
Planet Under Pressure 2012: State of the Planet Declarationuncsd2012
Scientists issue first “State of the Planet” declaration at the world’s largest gathering of experts on global environmental and social issues in advance of the major UN Summit Rio+20 in June.
Key Messages from "Improving the Institutional Framework for Sustainable Deve...uncsd2012
This workshop focused on discussions on promoting transparency, inclusiveness and accountability as
outcomes of Rio 2012. The discussion focused around means to enhance Principle 10 of the 1992 Rio
declaration on access to information, public participation and access to justice, as well as new means to
ensure accountability through public monitoring of commitments.
DESA News is an insider's look at the United Nations in the area of economic and social development policy. The newsletter is produced by the Communications and Information Management Service of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs in collaboration with DESA Divisions. DESA News is issued every month.
Road to Rio+20, UN Conference on Sustainable Development 2012ISCIENCES, L.L.C.
Road to Rio+20 is a summary of preparations for the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD) called “Rio+20” to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil June 20-22, 2012.
These are the slides to the second webinar by the MGCY capacity building team: Introducing Rio+20, with a history of what the Summit is about in a basic and friendly manner.
Planet Under Pressure 2012: State of the Planet Declarationuncsd2012
Scientists issue first “State of the Planet” declaration at the world’s largest gathering of experts on global environmental and social issues in advance of the major UN Summit Rio+20 in June.
Key Messages from "Improving the Institutional Framework for Sustainable Deve...uncsd2012
This workshop focused on discussions on promoting transparency, inclusiveness and accountability as
outcomes of Rio 2012. The discussion focused around means to enhance Principle 10 of the 1992 Rio
declaration on access to information, public participation and access to justice, as well as new means to
ensure accountability through public monitoring of commitments.
This presentation outlines the Brundtland Commission Report's pivotal role in defining sustainable development. It covers the report's context, highlighting global environmental and developmental challenges. Key concepts like sustainable development and interconnectedness are explored, leading to the report's findings on unsustainable practices and recommendations for change. The legacy of the report in shaping global policy-making and contemporary relevance are discussed. Through this presentation, we aim to underscore the urgency of adopting sustainable practices and the ongoing need for international cooperation in addressing pressing environmental issues.
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