Rio+20 - United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development - for iPod/iPhone
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Is it possible to eradicate poverty? What steps should be taken to ensure an environmentally sustainable future for our planet? Rio+20 is a United Nations conference that draws in participation from all over the world attracting members of governments, the private sector as well as NGO’s amongst the thousands of guests who attend. The primary reason being to develop strategies to reduce poverty, advance social equity and ensure environmental protection as we look to the future. In this collection Open University academics reflect on its progress and prospects, and demonstrate that international gatherings of political leaders are not (fortunately?) the only game in town.

From Awareness to Action

Professor Godfrey Boyle evaluates the change in attitudes towards the issue of the environment over the last 40 years.
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Global Sweden – no thanks

Dr Joe Smith argues that the reality of creating a sustainable global society will be more difficult that then formal rhetoric of global conferences.
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Tensions at Rio+20

Dr Helen Yanacopulos emphasises the significance of the Rio+20 conference and how it brings attention to the issues of sustainable development and equ...
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Rio Roundtable

Was the Rio+20 conference just another talking shop for politicians or will real good come out of it?
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