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Promised Green Economy Was a Fake, Say Activists

Posted on 22 June 2012 by admin

By Thalif Deen

RIO DE JANEIRO, Jun 22 (TerraViva) When the Rio+20 summit on sustainable development ended Friday, there were winners and losers – mostly losers. Continue Reading

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Rio+20 Is Not a Failure

Posted on 22 June 2012 by admin

By Don de Silva*

RIO DE JANEIRO, Jun 22 (TerraViva) I disagree with the branding of Rio+20 as an abject “failure”. As a returnee from the 1992 Earth Summit, I have mixed views about the conference, some positive. Continue Reading

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Women Fighting Same Old Battles at Rio+20

Posted on 21 June 2012 by admin

By Zofeen Ebrahim

RIO DE JANEIRO, Jun 21 (TerraViva) What does birth control have to do with reducing global emissions? Everything, women around the world would say, because they know how closely linked reproductive health is to poverty, food security, climate change and more. Continue Reading

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Haunting Sculptures Depict World in Crisis

Posted on 21 June 2012 by admin

By Isaiah Esipisu

RIO DE JANEIRO, Jun 21 (TerraViva) Danish artist Jen Galschiot is sending a strong message to delegates at the Rio+20 summit – one that some may not wish to hear. Continue Reading

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Get Ready for a World of Nine Billion

Posted on 21 June 2012 by admin

By Thalif Deen

RIO DE JANEIRO, Jun 21 (IPS) As the global population threatens to explode – from the current seven billion to over nine billion by mid-century – the sharp increase in humans not only means overcrowded cities but also increasing demands on food, water, energy and shelter, foreshadowing devastating implications for a sustainable future. 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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Putting Gender on the Green Development Agenda

Posted on 20 June 2012 by admin

By Busani Bafana

RIO DE JANEIRO, Jun 20 (TerraViva) A majority of the 150-member Cooperative for the Conservation of the Environment (COOCEN) in Kigali, Rwanda are empowered women, who must balance raising children, managing homes and providing food. Continue Reading

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Rio Outcome Bleak With No New Funding

Posted on 19 June 2012 by admin

By Thalif Deen

RIO DE JANEIRO, Jun 19 (TerraViva) Amidst recrimination, anger and charges of “strong arm tactics”, negotiators eventually endorsed a global plan of action for sustainable development following marathon sessions lasting over six weary days. Continue Reading

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Mulheres foram Ă s ruas por seus direitos

Posted on 18 June 2012 by admin

Por Clarinha Glock

 RIO DE JANEIRO, junho 18 (TerraViva) – Enfeitada com um colar de penas e carregando um cartaz escrito Ă  mĂŁo, Rosenilda Candido, 38 anos, indĂ­gena do grupo Terena, mostrou por que veio da aldeia Bananal, em Aquidauana, no Mato Grosso do Sul, ao Rio de Janeiro para integrar-se Ă  CĂşpula dos Povos. Continue Reading

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O espaço das mulheres na sustentabilidade

Posted on 18 June 2012 by admin

Por Alice Marcondes

RIO DE JANEIRO, 18 junho (TerraViva) – Um documento que reafirme o empoderamento das mulheres e sua importância para o desenvolvimento sustentável Ă© o que espera a diretora-executiva da ONU Mulheres e ex-presidente chilena, Michelle Bachelet, dos Diálogos para a Sustentabilidade na Rio+20. Continue Reading

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