Social movements, especially trade unions and landless workers, are blasting the ânew green economyâ proposed at Rio+20. âIt is just a fresh coat of paint on the old predatory model,â charged unionists at the march of at least 50,000 people Wednesday along Avenida Brasil in RĂo de Janeiro.
The focus of discussions was the condemnation of âgreen capitalismâ, the commodification of nature,  attacks on womenâs rights, U.S. imperialism and transnational corporations.
The slogan âNo One Owns Waterâ  reflects fears that the green economy will result in widespread  privatisation of water resources.
The avenue came alive with banners and bright red caps, in contrast to the green that tinted official government negotiations at Rio+20.
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