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Daily read-out from Conference Secretary-General
- Read-out from the Conference Secretary-General to be read by the Spokesperson19 June 2012
- Read-out on the updated negotiations from the Conference Secretary-General18 June 2012, 6:00 p.m.
- Read-out from the Conference Secretary-General to be read by the Spokesperson at the noon briefing18 June 2012
- Read-out from the Conference Secretary-General
for the Spokesperson’s noon briefing 15 June
- Read-out from the Conference Secretary-General to be read by the Spokesperson at the noon briefing 14 June
Press Releases and Advisories
- Rio+20 concludes Rio+20 concludes with big package of commitments for action and agreement by world leaders on path for a sustainable future 22 June
- Concluding remarks by Rio+20 Conference Secretary-General Sha 22 June
- Closing statement by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon 22 June
- Opening remarks at press briefing by Conference Secretary-General Sha Zukang 22 June
- Fact sheet: Rio in Numbers 23 June
- Advisory: ACTIONS FOR THE ROAD AHEAD: COMMITMENTS MADE AT RIO+20 22 June
- UN goes PaperSmart at Rio+20 to minimize environmental impact 21 June
- RESILIENCE PROGRAMMES ESSENTIAL FOR TRULY SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN HAITI 21 June
- Remarks to the press by Secretary-General Ban 21 June
- Population Key to Sustainable Development, Says New UNFPA Report 21 June
- Tourism can contribute to the three pillars of sustainability 21 June
- UN Secretary-General’s MDG Advocates Kickstart the Jobs of the Future 21 June
- Final Business Forum Text Packed with Commitments and Innovations Presented to UN Secretary-General at Rio+20 21 June
- UN Secretary-General Announces Significant Commitments to Action in support of Achieving Sustainable Energy for All 21 June
- UN Secretary-General Challenges All Nations to Achieve Zero Hunger 21 June
- Remarks by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at the Rio+20 Cermonial Opening Session 20 June
- Rio+20 Side event “Financing Access to Clean Energy for the Poor” 20 June
- World’s Largest Development Banks Join Together at Rio+20 to Invest $175 Billion for the Creation of More Sustainable Transport Systems 20 June
- New Global Sustainable Public Procurement Initiative Harnesses Power of Public Spending to Fast-track Green Economy Transition 20 June
- New Report Warns Ecological Foundations that Support Food Security Are Being Undermined 20 June
- New Countries to Start Phase-Out of Inefficient Lighting, with Major Economic and Climate Benefits 20 June
- Opening session statement by H.E. Mr. Milos Koterec, President of ECOSOC 20 June
- Rio+20 opens after countries reach agreement to spur action on sustainable development 20 June
- 17-Year-Old to Address World Leaders on 20 June as Rio+20 Summit Opens 20 June
- World Day to Combat Desertification: Scientists, Politicians and NGOs Call Rio+20 to Secure Healthy Soils 19 June
- Five Stock Exchanges Commit to Effort to Promote Sustainble Investement 19 June
- Advisory: Press conference by United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rghts Navi Pillay 18 June
- Business Puts in a Bid to Engage in Sustainable Development Goals Process, at Closing of Corporate Sustainability Forum in Rio 18 June
- World leaders urged to 'move beyond aspirational statements' and seize 'historic opportunity' at Rio+20 to put the planet on a sustainable path 18 June
- Action Pledges by Business Kick Off Rio Drive for Sustainability Solutions 18 June
- Building Tomorrow's Markets: Governments and Businesses join UNDP to Boost Sustainable Agriculture 18 June
- Business Leaders Commit to Water Sustainability at Rio+20; In Special Communiqué, CEOs Urge Complementary Action From Governments 18 June
- Flightpath to a sustainable future the ICAO RIO+20 global initiative 18 June
- Sustainable Energy for All Initiative Releases Major New Commitments to Action by Governments, Private Sector and Civil Society ahead of Rio+20 Conference 18 June
- A New Balance Sheet for Nations: UNU-IHDP and UNEP Launch Sustainability Index that Looks Beyond GDP 17 June (embargoed)
- Reigning Miss Universe 2011 to Speak at World Day to Combat Desertification Observance in Rio 17 June
- Advisory: UN Women press conference on the future women want 17 June
- WFP Executive Director Attends Rio+20 Conference to Give Voice to the Hungry 17 June
- UN Global Compact and The Rockefeller Foundation Announce A Framework for Action on Social Enterprise and Impact Investing 17 June
- 300 Leading Business School and University Representatives Worldwide Agree on a Roadmap for Responsible Management Education 16 June
- Going Green—Pioneering Private Sector Already Embracing Sustainable Future 16 June
- New Report Highlights Raft of Inspiring Examples of Transformative Actions by Cities and Local Governments 16 June (embargoed)
- IAEA activities at Rio+20
- Government, business leaders and activists to converge in Rio in June at UN global gathering to advance action for a sustainable future
- Business to Take a Stand on Sustainability at Crucial Lead-in to Rio+20, in Rio de Janeiro 15-19 June
- Business Leaders to Deliver on Strategies for Sustainability at 15-18 June Forum, ahead of the Rio+20 Summit 15 June (embargoed)
- FAO advocates for energy-smart food systems during UN Conference on Sustainable Development14 June
- A world in balance requires gender equality, says UN Women 14 June
- World Bank Group at Rio+20 – Press Events 14 June
- Rio+20: Opportunity to Fast Track Transition to Green Economy, Lift Millions Out of Poverty -- New Report Presents Key Policies and Building Blocks to Unlock Prosperity, Reduce Poverty and Support Environmental Sustainability 14 June
- SAVE FOOD initiative aims to cut food losses, boost sustainability13 June
- Smallholders anchor sustainable development at Rio+20 14 June
- UN Women amplifies women's voices at events during UN Conference on Sustainable Development 13 June
- Rio Conventions join forces for sustainable development and the future we want 13 June
- Brazil Prepares to Hold Largest UN Conference 12 June
- Italian wins European Ad Competition on Water 5 June
- UN System officials and senior diplomats are available for media interviews during Rio+20
- Press Release: Rio+20 to galvanize new commitments towards a more sustainable world
- Goals and actions for sustainable future at centre of Rio+20 talks
- Twenty Small Island Developing States announce new actions that reduce dependence on fossil fuels and end poverty
- Countries Seek New Path Towards Agreement for Rio+20
- Global Compact Calls on Companies to Commit to the Future We Want
- Sustainable Water Management is Achieving Economic, Social and Environmental Benefits, say Countries
- Sustainia on the look-out for top 100 sustainable solutions
- Global Human Development Forum adopts 'Istanbul
Declaration' urging action at 'Rio+20'
- UNDP’s first Global Human Development Forum starts today in Istanbul
- New proposals offered as negotiations for Rio+20 resume
- UNDP launches International Platform for Global Water Solidarity
- Global Forum in Istanbul to focus on action agenda for UN "Rio + 20" Sustainable Development summit
- 100-Day Countdown to Rio+20 Spurs
Calls for Increased Action towards Sustainability
- Press Conference on Global Compact’s Business Role at ‘Rio+20’ Conference, Plans for Corporate Sustainability Forum
- First round of negotiations for Rio+20 concludes
- First round of negotiations on Rio+20 zero draft kick off today
- Governments to shape future for Rio+20 at UN
- UN Launches campaign for Rio+20 featuring global conversation on the future we want
- RIO+20 conference website media page
- Global Sustainability Panel Says a "Future Worth Choosing" must be based on true costs to people and the environment.
- New UNEP Report Tracks the Changing Global Environment over the Past Two Decades
- Leadership and engagement of private sector needed on sound investments for sustainable global future
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Press Kit
- Rio+20 to galvanize new commitments towards a more sustainable world 4 June
- Officials available for media interviews
- Fact Sheet on Jobs and Social Inclusion
- Fact Sheet on Energy
- Fact Sheet on Citites
- Fact Sheet on Food
- Fact Sheet on Water and Sanitation
- Fact Sheet on Oceans
- Fact Sheet on Disaster Resilience
- Fact Sheet: From Rio to Rio+20: Progress and Challenges since the 1992 Earth Summit