Jose Maria Figueres on Rio+20: We need negotiators who are connected to reality
Former President of Costa Rica says governments will only respond when they see action at home.
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Rio+20: International reaction to the sustainable development outcome
Politicians, diplomats and activists from around the globe review the Future We Want document and the process that produced.
Was business the real winner at Rio+20?
Amid accusations that the private sector “hijacked” Rio+20 and left as the happiest party, was the conference on sustainability really the boon for business that some claim it to be?
Rio+20: Greenpeace boss slams “scandalous” politicians at Earth Summit
Kumi Naidoo criticizes leaders for failing to press for a better deal, short-term thinking and using the talks as a publicity opportunity.
Rio+20 Day 7 Live: Coverage from the UN Summit on Sustainable Development
Follow all the latest news and events from Rio+20 with the RTCC team on site.
Rio+20: Bringing the favela to Copacabana beach
An installation on the fringes of Copacabana beach uses familiar materials from favelas to illustrate the positive work currently going on in the city’s shanty towns.
Greenpeace: “Polluters are in charge at Rio+20”
NGO’s political director slams compromise agreement proposed by Brazil as an abject failure being steered by the interests of multinationals.
Rio+20: Talks survive scare as developing countries threaten walkout
G77+China group issued ultimatum over finance and fossil fuel subsidies on Thursday but back at the table today.
Rio+20: We’re all developing countries now says Oxfam researcher
Countries can’t consider themselves developed until they maintain high quality of life without detrimental effects on resources and the environment.
Rio+20: It’s time for developing countries to step up, says Italy’s Minister of Environment
Italian Environment Minister tells RTCC that Rio+20 should change the format of discussions surrounding sustainable development and calls on the emerging economies to accept responsibility for common objectives.
Sustainability in the favelas: Swapping guns for gardens
With the drugs and guns on their way out, one project in Latin America’s largest favela is now pursuing sustainable development, setting an example for those at Rio+20 to follow.
Brazilian diplomat: Rio+20 can open new path to sustainable development
Country’s ambassador to the UK says summit can overcome high expectations and mimic the impact that the original Earth Summit had on Brazil.
Countdown to Rio+20: VIDEO Big-hitters bemoan lack of action
The head of UNEP and the Secretary Generals of Rio ’92 and Rio+10 joins other senior figures in praising the achievements of the seminal conference, but call for more action in this Regeneration Project video.
Countdown to Rio+20: George Bush Senior starts 20 years of stalemate
George Bush Senior told the Earth Summit in 1992 that his country would be the “world leader” in environmental protection, but look a little closer and the next 20 years of US policy can be seen under the surface.