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Defending Rio+20: A historical perspective
Rio+20 is currently facing a withering level of criticism, but is all of it really warranted?
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How fear led world leaders to betray green economy
The author of Prosperity Without Growth says that despite a staggering lack of responsibility from politicians, there is still a route to a better economic system.
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Rio+20 Earth summit: scientists call for action on population
The world's leading science academies make an appeal to sustainable development negotiators.
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Debate 2.0: Will Rio+20 add up to anything?
The upcoming summit on sustainable development is one of the most important in the UN's history says Ban Ki-Moon.
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Governance of marine areas beyond national jurisdictions
Improved governance of oceans beyond national jurisdictions will benefit biodiversity and help build more sustainable, equitable economies.
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Put people at core of sustainable development: UN report
A new report by a high-level panel urges leaders to focus on the long-term resilience of planet and people.
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Revitalising socio-ecological production landscapes
In dealing with today's sustainability challenges, what can we learn from millenia of harmonious interactions between humans and nature?
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Green economy and growth: Fiddling while Rome burns?
A UNU-IAS research fellow argues that a truly green economy can't hinge solely on technology but must be a revolution of democracy and equality.
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New visions of sustainable development governance
A team of scholars and policymakers is identifying reform options for sustainable development governance.
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