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.
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.
Resolution adopted by the General Assembly on 27 July 2012 66/288. The Future...Dr Lendy Spires
The Future We Want - Our common vision:
1. We, the Heads of State and Government and high-level representatives, having met at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 20 to 22 June 2012, with the full participation of civil society, renew our commitment to sustainable development and to ensuring the promotion of an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable future for our planet and for present and future generations.
2. Poverty eradication is the greatest global challenge facing the world today and an indispensable requirement for sustainable development...
3. We therefore acknowledge the need to further mainstream sustainable development at all levels, integrating economic, social and environmental aspects and recognizing their inter-linkages...
4. We recognize that poverty eradication, changing unsustainable and promoting sustainable patterns of consumption and production and protecting and managing the natural resource base of economic and social development are the overarching objectives of and essential requirements for sustainable development...
5. We reaffirm our commitment to make every effort to accelerate the achievement of the internationally agreed development goals, including the Millennium Development Goals by 2015.
6. We recognize that people are at the centre of sustainable development and, in this regard, we strive for a world that is just, equitable and inclusive, and we commit to work together to promote sustained and inclusive economic growth, social development and environmental protection and thereby to benefit all.
7. We reaffirm that we continue to be guided by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, with full respect for international law and its principles.
8. We also reaffirm the importance of freedom, peace and security, respect for all human rights, including the right to development and the right to an adequate standard of living, including the right to food, the rule of law, gender equality, women’s empowerment and the overall commitment to just and democratic societies for development.
9. We reaffirm the importance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,1 as well as other international instruments relating to human rights and international law.
10. We acknowledge that democracy, good governance and the rule of law...
11. We reaffirm our commitment to strengthen international cooperation to address the persistent challenges related to sustainable development for all...
12. We resolve to take urgent action to achieve sustainable development.
13. We recognize that opportunities for people to influence their lives and future...We underscore that sustainable development requires concrete and urgent action... with a broad alliance of people, governments, civil society and the private sector...
14. We recall the Declaration of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, adopted at Stockholm on 16 June 1972.
15.....
In our efforts to raise awareness around the themes of sustainable development, we devote this special issue to Jobs/Employment, one of the seven critical issues of Rio+20.
Donna Petrachenko, First Assistant SecretaryAustralian Government Rio+20 Taskforce
Presented at United Nations Association of Australia (Vic) Australia at Rio+20 Seminar in Melbourne, Thursday 17 May, 2012
Sustainable Development Goals and the Climate Change Agreement Mabel Tola-Winjobi
Felix Dodds is a Senior Fellow at the Global Research Institute and a Senior Affiliate of the Water Institute at the University of North Carolina and an Associate Fellow at the Tellus Institute.
Australia at Rio+20 Seminar Facilitator, Rosemary Sainty
Former Head, Secretariat UN Global Compact Network Australia and
Adviser, Corporate Engagement, Transparency Australia
Resolution adopted by the General Assembly on 27 July 2012 66/288. The Future...Dr Lendy Spires
The Future We Want - Our common vision:
1. We, the Heads of State and Government and high-level representatives, having met at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 20 to 22 June 2012, with the full participation of civil society, renew our commitment to sustainable development and to ensuring the promotion of an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable future for our planet and for present and future generations.
2. Poverty eradication is the greatest global challenge facing the world today and an indispensable requirement for sustainable development...
3. We therefore acknowledge the need to further mainstream sustainable development at all levels, integrating economic, social and environmental aspects and recognizing their inter-linkages...
4. We recognize that poverty eradication, changing unsustainable and promoting sustainable patterns of consumption and production and protecting and managing the natural resource base of economic and social development are the overarching objectives of and essential requirements for sustainable development...
5. We reaffirm our commitment to make every effort to accelerate the achievement of the internationally agreed development goals, including the Millennium Development Goals by 2015.
6. We recognize that people are at the centre of sustainable development and, in this regard, we strive for a world that is just, equitable and inclusive, and we commit to work together to promote sustained and inclusive economic growth, social development and environmental protection and thereby to benefit all.
7. We reaffirm that we continue to be guided by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, with full respect for international law and its principles.
8. We also reaffirm the importance of freedom, peace and security, respect for all human rights, including the right to development and the right to an adequate standard of living, including the right to food, the rule of law, gender equality, women’s empowerment and the overall commitment to just and democratic societies for development.
9. We reaffirm the importance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,1 as well as other international instruments relating to human rights and international law.
10. We acknowledge that democracy, good governance and the rule of law...
11. We reaffirm our commitment to strengthen international cooperation to address the persistent challenges related to sustainable development for all...
12. We resolve to take urgent action to achieve sustainable development.
13. We recognize that opportunities for people to influence their lives and future...We underscore that sustainable development requires concrete and urgent action... with a broad alliance of people, governments, civil society and the private sector...
14. We recall the Declaration of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, adopted at Stockholm on 16 June 1972.
15.....
In our efforts to raise awareness around the themes of sustainable development, we devote this special issue to Jobs/Employment, one of the seven critical issues of Rio+20.
Donna Petrachenko, First Assistant SecretaryAustralian Government Rio+20 Taskforce
Presented at United Nations Association of Australia (Vic) Australia at Rio+20 Seminar in Melbourne, Thursday 17 May, 2012
Sustainable Development Goals and the Climate Change Agreement Mabel Tola-Winjobi
Felix Dodds is a Senior Fellow at the Global Research Institute and a Senior Affiliate of the Water Institute at the University of North Carolina and an Associate Fellow at the Tellus Institute.
Australia at Rio+20 Seminar Facilitator, Rosemary Sainty
Former Head, Secretariat UN Global Compact Network Australia and
Adviser, Corporate Engagement, Transparency Australia
The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), also known as the Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit , Rio Summit, Rio Conference, and Earth Summit (Portuguese: ECO92), was a major United Nations conference held in Rio de Janeiro from 3 to 14 June 1992.
Sustainable Development Goals and Climate Change Felix Dodds
This is a presentation made at the UNC GREAT DECISIONS
an outreach program of the Foreign Policy Association - it can be seen online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4miLnnVTH-Q and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qirvqOPd_dA
Global dialogue on development: UNFF Forest Film Festival wins European Film Award, General Assembly highlights MDGs and the development agenda beyond 2015
Trends and analysis: Confronting family poverty and social exclusion, Reviewing responses to global job crisis, Principles and recommendations on Vital Statistics System
Capacity development: Platform for exchange of census data experience, Institutionalizing water accounts and statistics, Analyzing mortality, housing and the situation of the elderly in Ethiopia
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.
Post-2015 Outcome Document Press ReleaseEOTO World
EOTO World commends the progress on the road map to a post-2015 agenda and calls for areas of strength in creating a culture of peace to eradicate poverty.
EOTO World Officially Supports Friend Our World EOTO World
Friend Our World press release that includes the mention of EOTO World. Children around the globe are invited to experience the peace focused online festival. Teacher Ambassadors are invited to introduce Friend Our World in classes. Get involved!
EOTO World honored as a Top-Ranked Nonprofit 2013EOTO World
EOTO World was among one of the firsts groups of nonprofits to receive the 2013 Top-Rated Awards from Great Nonprofits, thanks to reviews from the international community.
This report provides a synopsis of the global Internet forum on International Leadership for the MDGs and Leveraging Technology for Human Rights and Peace
Dr. Raphael Oko from Nigeria, presented at our Global Internet Forum on Leveraging Technology for Human Rights and Peace and International Leadership for the MDGs. With permission, we share his presentation here to inspire!
Part IV: Our Future is Worth It: How YOUth can take ACTION for Sustainable De...EOTO World
The final installment of the Rio+20 toolkit series that focuses on the concept of the Institutional Framework for Sustainable Development and how to use the Arts to spread the word!
Part I: Our Future is Worth It: How YOUth can take ACTION for Sustainable Dev...EOTO World
Part I of a Rio+20 Toolkit Series designed for youth to learn about sustainable development and to become aware of Rio+20. This toolkit is made in collaboration with Earth Charter International and the UN CSD Major Group for Children and Youth.
Sustainable Development Webinar Series: Governance for SDEOTO World
This webinar introduces the concept of the Institutional Framework for Sustainable Development (IFSD) and explores some of the challenges to its application and definition.
Securing your Kubernetes cluster_ a step-by-step guide to success !KatiaHIMEUR1
Today, after several years of existence, an extremely active community and an ultra-dynamic ecosystem, Kubernetes has established itself as the de facto standard in container orchestration. Thanks to a wide range of managed services, it has never been so easy to set up a ready-to-use Kubernetes cluster.
However, this ease of use means that the subject of security in Kubernetes is often left for later, or even neglected. This exposes companies to significant risks.
In this talk, I'll show you step-by-step how to secure your Kubernetes cluster for greater peace of mind and reliability.
Accelerate your Kubernetes clusters with Varnish CachingThijs Feryn
A presentation about the usage and availability of Varnish on Kubernetes. This talk explores the capabilities of Varnish caching and shows how to use the Varnish Helm chart to deploy it to Kubernetes.
This presentation was delivered at K8SUG Singapore. See https://feryn.eu/presentations/accelerate-your-kubernetes-clusters-with-varnish-caching-k8sug-singapore-28-2024 for more details.
Essentials of Automations: The Art of Triggers and Actions in FMESafe Software
In this second installment of our Essentials of Automations webinar series, we’ll explore the landscape of triggers and actions, guiding you through the nuances of authoring and adapting workspaces for seamless automations. Gain an understanding of the full spectrum of triggers and actions available in FME, empowering you to enhance your workspaces for efficient automation.
We’ll kick things off by showcasing the most commonly used event-based triggers, introducing you to various automation workflows like manual triggers, schedules, directory watchers, and more. Plus, see how these elements play out in real scenarios.
Whether you’re tweaking your current setup or building from the ground up, this session will arm you with the tools and insights needed to transform your FME usage into a powerhouse of productivity. Join us to discover effective strategies that simplify complex processes, enhancing your productivity and transforming your data management practices with FME. Let’s turn complexity into clarity and make your workspaces work wonders!
LF Energy Webinar: Electrical Grid Modelling and Simulation Through PowSyBl -...DanBrown980551
Do you want to learn how to model and simulate an electrical network from scratch in under an hour?
Then welcome to this PowSyBl workshop, hosted by Rte, the French Transmission System Operator (TSO)!
During the webinar, you will discover the PowSyBl ecosystem as well as handle and study an electrical network through an interactive Python notebook.
PowSyBl is an open source project hosted by LF Energy, which offers a comprehensive set of features for electrical grid modelling and simulation. Among other advanced features, PowSyBl provides:
- A fully editable and extendable library for grid component modelling;
- Visualization tools to display your network;
- Grid simulation tools, such as power flows, security analyses (with or without remedial actions) and sensitivity analyses;
The framework is mostly written in Java, with a Python binding so that Python developers can access PowSyBl functionalities as well.
What you will learn during the webinar:
- For beginners: discover PowSyBl's functionalities through a quick general presentation and the notebook, without needing any expert coding skills;
- For advanced developers: master the skills to efficiently apply PowSyBl functionalities to your real-world scenarios.
Pushing the limits of ePRTC: 100ns holdover for 100 daysAdtran
At WSTS 2024, Alon Stern explored the topic of parametric holdover and explained how recent research findings can be implemented in real-world PNT networks to achieve 100 nanoseconds of accuracy for up to 100 days.
The Metaverse and AI: how can decision-makers harness the Metaverse for their...Jen Stirrup
The Metaverse is popularized in science fiction, and now it is becoming closer to being a part of our daily lives through the use of social media and shopping companies. How can businesses survive in a world where Artificial Intelligence is becoming the present as well as the future of technology, and how does the Metaverse fit into business strategy when futurist ideas are developing into reality at accelerated rates? How do we do this when our data isn't up to scratch? How can we move towards success with our data so we are set up for the Metaverse when it arrives?
How can you help your company evolve, adapt, and succeed using Artificial Intelligence and the Metaverse to stay ahead of the competition? What are the potential issues, complications, and benefits that these technologies could bring to us and our organizations? In this session, Jen Stirrup will explain how to start thinking about these technologies as an organisation.
Generative AI Deep Dive: Advancing from Proof of Concept to ProductionAggregage
Join Maher Hanafi, VP of Engineering at Betterworks, in this new session where he'll share a practical framework to transform Gen AI prototypes into impactful products! He'll delve into the complexities of data collection and management, model selection and optimization, and ensuring security, scalability, and responsible use.
Why You Should Replace Windows 11 with Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 for enhanced perfor...SOFTTECHHUB
The choice of an operating system plays a pivotal role in shaping our computing experience. For decades, Microsoft's Windows has dominated the market, offering a familiar and widely adopted platform for personal and professional use. However, as technological advancements continue to push the boundaries of innovation, alternative operating systems have emerged, challenging the status quo and offering users a fresh perspective on computing.
One such alternative that has garnered significant attention and acclaim is Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, a sleek, powerful, and user-friendly Linux distribution that promises to redefine the way we interact with our devices. With its focus on performance, security, and customization, Nitrux Linux presents a compelling case for those seeking to break free from the constraints of proprietary software and embrace the freedom and flexibility of open-source computing.
Removing Uninteresting Bytes in Software FuzzingAftab Hussain
Imagine a world where software fuzzing, the process of mutating bytes in test seeds to uncover hidden and erroneous program behaviors, becomes faster and more effective. A lot depends on the initial seeds, which can significantly dictate the trajectory of a fuzzing campaign, particularly in terms of how long it takes to uncover interesting behaviour in your code. We introduce DIAR, a technique designed to speedup fuzzing campaigns by pinpointing and eliminating those uninteresting bytes in the seeds. Picture this: instead of wasting valuable resources on meaningless mutations in large, bloated seeds, DIAR removes the unnecessary bytes, streamlining the entire process.
In this work, we equipped AFL, a popular fuzzer, with DIAR and examined two critical Linux libraries -- Libxml's xmllint, a tool for parsing xml documents, and Binutil's readelf, an essential debugging and security analysis command-line tool used to display detailed information about ELF (Executable and Linkable Format). Our preliminary results show that AFL+DIAR does not only discover new paths more quickly but also achieves higher coverage overall. This work thus showcases how starting with lean and optimized seeds can lead to faster, more comprehensive fuzzing campaigns -- and DIAR helps you find such seeds.
- These are slides of the talk given at IEEE International Conference on Software Testing Verification and Validation Workshop, ICSTW 2022.
A tale of scale & speed: How the US Navy is enabling software delivery from l...sonjaschweigert1
Rapid and secure feature delivery is a goal across every application team and every branch of the DoD. The Navy’s DevSecOps platform, Party Barge, has achieved:
- Reduction in onboarding time from 5 weeks to 1 day
- Improved developer experience and productivity through actionable findings and reduction of false positives
- Maintenance of superior security standards and inherent policy enforcement with Authorization to Operate (ATO)
Development teams can ship efficiently and ensure applications are cyber ready for Navy Authorizing Officials (AOs). In this webinar, Sigma Defense and Anchore will give attendees a look behind the scenes and demo secure pipeline automation and security artifacts that speed up application ATO and time to production.
We will cover:
- How to remove silos in DevSecOps
- How to build efficient development pipeline roles and component templates
- How to deliver security artifacts that matter for ATO’s (SBOMs, vulnerability reports, and policy evidence)
- How to streamline operations with automated policy checks on container images
Encryption in Microsoft 365 - ExpertsLive Netherlands 2024Albert Hoitingh
In this session I delve into the encryption technology used in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Purview. Including the concepts of Customer Key and Double Key Encryption.
PHP Frameworks: I want to break free (IPC Berlin 2024)Ralf Eggert
In this presentation, we examine the challenges and limitations of relying too heavily on PHP frameworks in web development. We discuss the history of PHP and its frameworks to understand how this dependence has evolved. The focus will be on providing concrete tips and strategies to reduce reliance on these frameworks, based on real-world examples and practical considerations. The goal is to equip developers with the skills and knowledge to create more flexible and future-proof web applications. We'll explore the importance of maintaining autonomy in a rapidly changing tech landscape and how to make informed decisions in PHP development.
This talk is aimed at encouraging a more independent approach to using PHP frameworks, moving towards a more flexible and future-proof approach to PHP development.
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
SAP Sapphire 2024 - ASUG301 building better apps with SAP Fiori.pdfPeter Spielvogel
Building better applications for business users with SAP Fiori.
• What is SAP Fiori and why it matters to you
• How a better user experience drives measurable business benefits
• How to get started with SAP Fiori today
• How SAP Fiori elements accelerates application development
• How SAP Build Code includes SAP Fiori tools and other generative artificial intelligence capabilities
• How SAP Fiori paves the way for using AI in SAP apps
SAP Sapphire 2024 - ASUG301 building better apps with SAP Fiori.pdf
Sustainable Development Webinar Series: Rio+20
1. Tweet with us !!
#MGCYRiowebs
@earthcharter
@UNCSD_MGCY
@EOTOWorld
WHAT IS RIO +20, THE CSD
PROCESS, AND HOW YOUTH
CAN PARTICIPATE
UN CSD Major Group of Children and Youth
in collaboration with Earth Charter International and EOTO World
2. Welcome to the second instalment of the
MGCY’s Capacity Building toolkit!
In this webinar, we will look at:
A brief history of the Earth Summit & important events
along the road to Rio+20
7 Critical Issues - what are the major priorities for the
conference?
How do children and youth participate in the official
Rio+20 process? Do we have a say?
What exactly is the Zero Draft?
5. Ever heard of the Earth Summit?
1992
The original Earth Summit, also known as the UN
Conference on Environment and Development
(UNCED) - was held in 1992, in Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil. It was the first meeting of its kind. 170
governments and 2400 representatives from civil
society – more than 17,000 people - came together
to discuss the creation of a sustainable future.
6. Delegates created a vision of a sustainable world, and outlined what steps needed to
be taken to attain it. The outcomes of the first Earth summit were presented in these 6
important documents:
Rio Declaration on
Environment and Agenda 21 Forest Principles
Development
a list of global measures to a set of principles for the
27 principles for achieving protect the environment and preservation of forests
sustainable development, guarantee sustainable and monitoring impact on
emphasises linking economic growth. Timberlands
environmental and
economic issues.
Convention on Drought The Framework The Convention on
and Desertification Convention on Climate Biological Diversity
Change an international agreement
proposals to combat on conserving biological
desertification in specific This convention aims to
provide a framework for diversity, using components
ecosystems; by increasing in a sustainable way; and
participation of local actions to curb human- sharing fairly and equitably
communities. caused climate change; between all people.
The Rio Declaration: http://www.un.org/documents/ga/conf151/aconf15126-1annex1.htm
Agenda 21 : http://www.un.org/millennium/declaration/ares552e.htm
7. Earth Summit 1992 also established the Commission
on Sustainable Development (CSD).
The CSD monitors international treaties on the environment,
provides policy direction, and coordinates action within the
United Nations system to achieve the goals of Agenda 21.
The CSD meets each year for
negotiations and the Major Group
of Children and Youth have
participated in several of these
meetings. To find out more about
Children and Youth contributions
to CSD meetings check out
Our History:
http://uncsdchildrenyouth.org/what-weve-done/
8. 2000: the millennium development goals
In the year 2000, world leaders agreed to 8 goals on
sustainable development, that would be met universally by
2015. These “Millennium Development Goals” were set
out in the Millennium Declaration.
Read the Millennium Declaration here:
http://www.un.org/millennium/declaration/ares552e.htm
Although progress has been made on most of the goals
since then, we do not expect all of them to be met by
2015.
The Millenium Development Goals:
http://www.unmillenniumproject.org/goals/index.htm
9. 2002…
10 Years after Earth Summit 1992 came the Rio+10 Conference in
Johannesburg (South Africa), which produced a follow-up document:
the Johannesburg Programme on Implementation (JPOI). This
plan focuses on operational steps to ensure:
Poverty eradication
Changing unsustainable patters of consumption and production
Protecting the natural resource base
Read the full declaration and plan of implementation online:
The Johannesburg Declaration: http://bit.ly/6rv2Mi
Johannesburg Plan of Action: http://bit.ly/b2Hrz6
11. Some good things have happened
•Overall life expectancy and Human Development
levels have increased. The UNDP reports: “Most
people today are healthier, live longer, are more
educated and have more access to goods and
services. Even in countries facing adverse economic
conditions, people’s health and education have
greatly improved”.
12. Gender equality
We have made steps towards gender equality.
There has been a 60% increase in the number of
women in national parliaments since 1992.
13. However…
Most of the news is not happy news. A lot of work
remains to be done.
Despite global efforts to reduce CO2 emissions the
use of fossil fuels has been on the increase.
CO2 emissions have actually risen from 357ppmv
(parts per million by volume) to 389ppmv and it
seems unlikely that the target of curbing
temperature increasing to 2 degrees Celsius by
2100 will be met.
14. Polar caps are still melting
The polar bears
are not happy
Sea levels are
rising, thereby
threatening low-
lying countries
15. We’ve lost 300 million ha of forest area
Although the rate of deforestation has been slowing down,
large areas of primary forest are declining especially in
Africa and South America.
As a lot of the world’s
forest has been replanted,
this means that the forests
we have now, have lost
substantial amounts of
diversity in terms of plant
and animal species.
16. The list goes on… but we need to fight back!
More people live in hazard-prone areas due to
increased exposure to natural disasters
About 1 billion people are hungry, and about 1
billion children and youth live in extreme poverty
conditions.
But enough with the negative figures – let’s focus
on changing this.
18. Welcome to Rio+20…
Today, almost 20 years have passed since the original Earth Summit.
Now it is time to reflect on the progress we’ve made and the work
that still needs to be done. It’s time forRio+20!
At the end of June 2012, Rio+20 (the UN CSD Conference on
Sustainable Development) will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
This year’s conference will be focussed upon 3 themes:
(1) OBJECTIVES
(2) The GREEN ECONOMY in the context of POVERTY ERADICATION
(3) INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(Governance).
To learn more - check out the “Themes of Rio+20” sections of this toolkit
A summary can also be found on our website: http://uncsdchildrenyouth.org/rio20/
19. The process
What will happen before Rio+20?
Several important steps have led the way to this important conference.
Check out this timeline:
5 Regional 3 weeks of 3 PrepComms
Preparatory 3 Intersessionals Informal (preporatory
Meetings negotiations committee
meetings)
16t- 18th May
September 2011 2010
15th -16th 25th - 27th
Latin America December 2011 New York,
January 2012 Draft Zero
New York, USA USA submissions
New York, USA
October 2011 1st November
CSD-19 Arab Region 2011
19th- 23rd March 7th-8th March
26-27th March 2012
the19th meeting October 2011 2012 2011
of the parties Asia Pacific Region New York, USA
which signed the New York, USA New York,
original Rio USA
October 2011 Draft Zero
Declaration
Africa document
13-15th June 13-15th released :
2012 23April - 4th May
December 2011 2012 June 2012 11th January
Rio de Janeiro,
Europe & North Brazil New York, USA
Brazil 2012
America
21. Agenda 21, JPOI, and now, Zero Draft
– what are these about?
Agenda 21 and the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation are two major documents
which came out of Rio Earth Summit, and Rio+10 respectively. These are strategy
documents, created after weeks and months of research and discussions and input
from governments and stakeholders. They map out how member states should
proceed in order to implement policies which are relevant to sustainable
development.
Agenda 21, which was delivered by the historic Earth Summit in 1992 still remains a major
blueprint for sustainable development. A lot of its recommendations have yielded positive
benefits. However, not all member states, whether willingly or unwillingly, followed its
recommendations and therefore its legacy was not one of unmitigated success.
The Johannesburg Plan of Implementation aimed to consolidate the measures written
in Agenda 21.
In Rio+20, we also expect an outcome document which will map out strategies for the
world to turn towards true sustainable development. So far, we have the Zero Draft,
which is a document compiled by governments and stakeholders, including the MGCY,
to guide the negotiations and outcomes in Rio.
The most important actors to influence the Zero Draft should be you.
It’s about your future – so you should have a say what you expect
the document to produce!
22. Zero Draft, youth input and SDG’s
The Zero Draft of the Outcome Document, also called “The Future
we want”, is the result of input from governments and stakeholders.
It contains a list of objectives, recommendations, and aspirations,
which will guide the negotiations in Rio.
Young people also have an official position, which was drafted by
youth online before 1 November, and which was submitted for the
Compilation document out of which the Zero Draft is issues.
The Zero Draft has been criticised by stakeholders for not being
ambitious enough. This is why it is crucial for young people to go
through the document (it’s very easy to read!) and continue lobbying
for points which are relevant to them!
We are expecting member states to agree upon “Sustainable
Development Goals” which relate to the critical issues and themes of
Rio. This is very important – the goals which are set in Rio will be the
goals that guide the strategies member states will take towards
sustainable development!
24. Stakeholder and major group participation
The Rio Earth Summit in 1992 led to the development of Agenda 21, often
referred to as the ‘blueprint for sustainable development’.
Agenda 21 recognized that
sustainable development could not be 9 major
groups
achieved by governments alone. It UN members
CIVIL SOCIETY and
would require the active participation groups organisations
( such as NGOs)
of all sectors of society and all types
of people – consumers, workers, Who will
business persons, farmers, students, take part Regional
teachers, researchers, activists, 53 member states in Commissions (such
as European
(governments) Rio+20? Commission)
indigenous communities, and other
communities of interest.
The major groups play an important role because they are the voice of civil
society. The Major Group of Children and Youth (MGCY) is one of 9 groups that can
officially take part in the UN meetings on sustainable development. The other major
groups include: Women, Indigenous Peoples and NGOs.
25. Children and youth are widely recognized as an important
part of civil society, with strong interest in protecting and
preserving the planet’s resources.
The past decade has seen a growing acceptance of the
importance of youth participation in decision-making. The
international community has started recognizing that,
children and youth should be provided a secure and healthy
future, including an environment of quality and respect for
diversity, improved standards of living and access to education
and employment.
The Major Group for Children and Youth have successfully
engaged in the political process which has led to improved
policy making, adoption, implementation and evaluation.
26. How will children and youth participate in Rio+20?
You don’t have to be in Brazil to participate! No matter
where you are, the key factors for successfully
participating are the same:
Be prepared; Get friends and others around you with
whom you can work and take actions; and above all, Be
brave!
Participation comes in many forms, and you can
take on different roles when engaging into the
process. Everyone’s participation is valuable
because we all contribute in different ways based
on our interests and capacity....(Rio+Twenties)
27. Participation in Rio
A lot of young people would have obtained accreditation to the conference
itself, whether it is as an NGO, part of the press or an official youth
delegate or as member of a National Delegation. Once inside, there are
lots of ways children and youth can influence the process
From lobbying directly to delegations, enhancing the policy base , or
making the process more accountable, here is how they do it:
Oral interventions
Tracking the negotiations
Corridor lobbying
Participating in workshops
Holding side events
Most children and youth will not be physically present DURING the Rio+20
conference... How can they still take part in the process?
28. From OUTSIDE the Conference Centre and at home:
Be There!
Come to the YOUTH BLAST!!... Over two thousand young
people are expected to attend the Youth Blast, the official
young people’s event for Rio+20. The Youth Blast aims to:
Empower children and youth present at Rio+20.
Provide information and training for leaders around the CSD and
provide a space for young people to share best practices for
implementing solutions and participating in decision-making at the
international level.
To strategise prior to Rio+20.
29. Raise awareness!
Reach out, and translate the outcomes of the
discussions for the public to understand.
Organise an Event where people can learn about
the issues, watch or make videos, get together and
create Rio+20 themed art.
The conference slogan is: The Future We Want...
What kind of future do you want?
30. Support the activists attending the conference.
Help put pressure towards various decision makers!
If a particular country is blocking progress, why not
organize spontaneous and peaceful
demonstration in as many cities as possible all
around the planet? These local actions are really
important to build pressure on the right actors and
make them “feel the heat”, wherever they are.
31. Use the internet
Helpyouth inside and outside of the conference with
planning and coordination.
They will need your help and ideas to ensure
children and youth have a greater impact in the
decision making!
33. What can you do right now?
Children and youth all over the world will be taking action in their own countries and
communities, to raise awareness of Rio+20 and the address the critical issues, even BEFORE it
starts! You can be part of the global movement for change RIGHT NOW.
In the other sections of this toolkit you can find out how to:
Talk about Sustainable Development and Rio+20 in your Community...
Start your own Campaign through Social Media...
Use your creativity to Inspire Others...
Influence Decision Makers to Take Action....
For more information on how children and youth are already participating and influencing
the global decision-makers, check out the Rio+twenties participation guide! Read or
Download the guide here: http://rioplustwenties.org/?page_id=970
It was written by youth who have taken part in some of the world’s most important negotiations
and have shared many best practices, tips, tricks and examples of How Youth Activism has
helped to bring change for better
34. What are the objectives of Rio+20?
SECURE Concrete global action cannot be achieved without commitment
RENEWED from political leaders. This means that policy makers must not only
POLITICAL come up with decisions that are beneficial to all on social,
COMMITMENT economic and ecological levels, but also, they must stick to those
decisions and take concrete steps to make them happen.
ASSESS Many goals are outlined during important summits, but absence of
PROGRESS follow-up means that these goals often fall short of their target.
AND Rio+20 aims to ensure that actions are taken and carried out
REMAINING efficiently and therefore have the right means to examine if the
GAPS
decisions are on the right track.
The world is now facing difficult challenges. Since we are the
ADDRESS generation that will have to live with the immediate consequences
NEW of those challenges, we need to prepare for them. Rio+20 will
CHALLENGES therefore address the issues of: 1. JOBS 2.ENERGY 3.CITIES
4.FOOD 5.WATER 6.OCEANS 7.DISASTERS
36. Raising awareness: giving presentations
Sustainable development can sound like a boring term to most
young people. One of the ways more young people can be
encouraged to participate, talk and act about their sustainable
future is by making the terms and issues more accessible to
them.
You can do that by staging events and giving presentations!
The events can be anything from fun activities with local
communities or kids, or more serious events with personalities or
media presence. Games, art (painting murals, or an “activism
tree”, music shows) or simple discussion groups are a way to
bring people together under a theme – see other sections of
the toolkit.
37. Things to consider when staging an event:
What is the evaluation
Title and Budget: How criteria? How will you define
much money will the event as a success? one
purpose of the you need? Who idea is to ask yourself "If all
event can fund you? goes according to plan, such
and such should happen"
Know your objective: what do
What are the
you want to achieve? What are resources? Who is Write an
the messages you want to get needed to help
across? What are the actions that out? What agenda for
you want the audience to take equipment, what the event
after the event?
venue?
Think of Why Note down all the
this event is What are the key actions and due
messages? and
needed? and How will you get by dates eg
Who is the them across? "book venue by
Target? ..."
38. Some recommendations for giving a great presentation
and keeping your audience hooked!
Give presentations which INSPIRE rather than simply inform – you don’t just want to present a group of
people with facts about sustainable development. You want them to feel concerned and connect, and to
encourage them to voice what they really want ahead of Rio+20.
Identify a THEME and make it consistent throughout the presentation! You have to know what you want to
achieve with the activity. It’s better if you convey to your audience the reason of you’re conducting this
presentation and what you expect from them. Let them also know if they can raise questions or wait for a
discussion afterwards.
Provide the OUTLINE of your presentation so it becomes easy for the audience to follow.
Demonstrate your enthusiasm! Be passionate ,and amaze the audience. It is important that you believe in
what you are saying. Your passion is what convinces the audience. Have confidence and show that you
have no doubts about your statements, especially if you want to reach an agreement. Make your
presentation like a show with conviction!
Use of facts and figures! “Shocking statistics” often make people reflect. But make sure to place numbers,
statistics and figures in context to give them meaning (For example, instead of saying “Deforestation is
occurring at the rate of 20,000 hectares a day”, you can put it in context by comparing the amount of
forest lost to the size of Paris. “Every day we are losing 20,000 hectares of forest, which is about the same
size as Paris”. Or place the amount of food wasted in rich countries(220million metric tonnes) by comparing
to the amount produced in sub-Saharan Africa (200million metric tonnes) per year.
Try to make it visual: use slides or props wherever possible, but don’t overdo it.
39. Key points to remember
Know your audience: what their needs are? What their wants are? What do you
want to get from them and how can you achieve that? Do they respond to more
logical presentations or do they need something more emotional? Gather the
targeted information. The information might differ depending for who it is. For
example, if it is for children, you have to make the information simple, playful and
interactive.
You have to secure a good understanding of what are you presenting. That might
sound silly but you shouldn’t just read the lines, but be ready to explain the meaning
if someone was not able to grasp your idea. Rehearse!
language, you don’t want to wind them up. Stick to 2/3 main points to avoid
bewildering the audience.
Your speech must be clear, make pauses in between the sentences, and try to
pronounce properly, so others can understand your statement or question. Try to
speak louly enough for people to hear you, but don’t shout! Avoid language such
as "isn't it", "you know", "um mm“.
Try to smile, Of course not too much! That keeps a good mood!
Eye contact! That’s probably one of the most important things. It maintains connection
between you and people you are presenting to . Otherwise it might seem like you are
presenting for yourself and others will not find it interesting.
40. useful links:
How to give presentations like Steve Jobs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-ntLGOyHw4
How to overcome speech anxiety:
http://www.howcast.com/videos/174024-How-To-
Overcome-Speech-Anxiety://
How to tell a story: NPR's Scott Simon shares his
experience and wisdom to help you with your own
storytelling
skills: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiX_WNdJu6w
How to stage an event:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2246624_organize-
community-events-raise-awareness.html
41. Questions? Comments? Suggestions?
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