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The Future We Want: Outcome document adopted at Rio+20

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon shares the future he wants

Rio+20: UN Conference on Sustainable Development kicks off with call to action

Rio+20: $513 billion pledged towards sustainable development

$513 billion in funding has been committed at Rio+20 by governments, the private sector, civil society and other groups to achieve a sustainable future.

Rio Reads

In the latest of our Rio Reads series of short pieces by thinkers and influencers, Chair of the Elders Archbishop Desmond Tutu shares his thoughts on the future he wants for succeeding generations.

Webcast Coverage

Archive of the conference and side events available.

What kind of future do you want?

The Rio+20 conference on sustainable development, which took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in June 2012 was the biggest UN conference ever and a major step forward in achieving a sustainable future – the future we want.

News

31 July, 2012
Ban names high-level panel to map out 'bold’ vision for future global development efforts
31 July, 2012
UN and G20 can support each other to advance common goals, say top officials
27 July, 2012
General Assembly President calls on States to implement Rio+20 outcome document