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Q&A: “Developing Countries Are Tough Competitors for the EU”

Posted on 21 June 2012 by admin

Claudia Ciobanu interviews KARL FALKENBERG, head EU negotiator at Rio+20

RIO DE JANEIRO, Jun 21 (TerraViva) The European Union considers the Rio+20 final document as imperfect, but a good starting point for further work. Continue Reading

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Despite Setbacks, EU Calls Rio a Success

Posted on 20 June 2012 by admin

By Claudia Ciobanu

RIO DE JANEIRO, Jun 20 (TerraViva) In the face of opposition from some developing countries, the European Union failed to get all it wanted from the final Rio+20 final agreement. Nevertheless, the Europeans decided to look at Rio as a good start. Continue Reading

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Will Rio+20 Make a Difference to Women?

Posted on 20 June 2012 by admin

By Zofeen Ebrahim

RIO DE JANEIRO, Jun 20 (TerraViva) “Rio what?” asks Saba Khan, 25, married and the mother of two young daughters, only able to catch the first part of the name of the city where the summit on sustainable development is taking place. Continue Reading

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The Battle Is On for a Sustainable Tomorrow

Posted on 20 June 2012 by admin

By Busani Bafana

RIO DE JANEIRO, Jun 20 (TerraViva) More than 300 lawmakers have signed the Rio+20 Legislators’ Protocol to keep an eye on politicians who make promises on sustainability commitments they never keep. Continue Reading

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Presidenta Dilma critica países ricos por falta de recursos para a economia verde

Posted on 20 June 2012 by admin

Por Fabíola Ortiz

RIO DE JANEIRO, 20 Junho (TerraViva) – No primeiro dia da Rio+20 com a participação dos chefes de Estado e de Governos após uma semana de duras negociações entre as delegações internacionais, a presidente do Brasil Dilma Rousseff, país anfitrião da Conferência, defendeu o princípio de responsabilidades comuns, porém diferenciadas entre países ricos e em desenvolvimento.

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If Rio+20 Fails, We All Lose, Says General Assembly President

Posted on 20 June 2012 by admin

By Thalif Deen

RIO DE JANEIRO, Jun 20 (TerraViva) The president of the U.N.’s highest policy-making body is one of the strongest advocates of the Rio+20 summit – and is determined to work towards its eventual success. Continue Reading

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A diretriz do Rio é decepcionante, dizem grupos da sociedade civil

Posted on 20 June 2012 by admin

Por Stephen Leahy

RIO DE JANEIRO, 19 de junho (TerraViva) “Muito decepcionante” é a forma como empresas e organizações não governamentais descreveram, hoje, as negociações intergovernamentais formais na Conferência das Nações Unidas sobre Desenvolvimento Sustentável, a Rio+20. Continue Reading

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Una cobaya agroecológica en Brasil

Posted on 20 June 2012 by admin

Por Fabiana Frayssinet

SEROPÉDICA, Brasil, 20 jun (TerraViva) Una hacienda agroecológica integrada funciona como centro de experimentación para científicos y técnicos brasileños, empeñados desde hace 20 años en demostrar que es posible obtener frutos de la tierra de forma barata, eficiente y sin perjudicar el ambiente ni la salud humana. Continue Reading

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Urban Farming for Greener Cities

Posted on 20 June 2012 by admin

By Isaiah Esipisu

RIO DE JANEIRO, Jun 20 (TerraViva) Imagine a green city, literally, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil presents itself as a perfect example. Fruit trees sandwiched between closely packed skyscrapers lining the city streets create a cool, natural and relaxing environment. Continue Reading

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Q&A: Putting Science to Work for Small Farmers

Posted on 20 June 2012 by admin

Busani Bafana interviews FRANK RIJSBERMAN, CEO of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research

RIO DE JANEIRO, Jun 20 (TerraViva) The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) is putting science to work in boosting food production through a global research portfolio worth five billion dollars launched at the Agriculture and Rural Development Day (ARDD) earlier this week. Continue Reading

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