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FEATURE STORY
Making Sense
of 7 Billion
2012 is the first year to awaken to a world
population of 7 billion. With considerable
implications for sustainability, urbanization,
access to health services and youth
empowerment, a world of 7 billion also offers a
rare call to action for renewing global
commitment to a healthy and sustainable world
for all. Based on an open-source concept
launched by UNFPA, the 7 Billion Actions
campaign showcases the stories and actions of
people making a significant impact in their
communities. Tremendous breakthroughs
happening in boardrooms, labs, kitchens and
communities all over the globe can be shared,
replicated and expanded for the good of the
planet. More Information
FEATURE STORY
US Rio+2.0
Conference
From 2 to 4 February 2012, technological
innovators and entrepreneurs gathered at
Stanford University in Palo Alto, California to
discuss the growing role that connection and
information technology can play in achieving the
'future we want' through sustainable
development. The three-day event, titled
USRio+2.0: Bridging Connection Technologies
and Sustainable Development, was jointly
organized by the US Department of State and
Stanford University, and featured some of the
best and brightest minds in tech and the field of
sustainable development. More Information
Negotiating the zero draft
FEATURE
Interactive Features of the
Rio+20 Conference Website
As part of the ongoing campaign to engage with
YOU through social media, a new section of the
official Rio+20 website is dedicated entirely to
social media! Here you can find ways to interact
with the Conference, submit your own content
and share things with the rest of the world.
Whether you are showing your support for
Rio+20 and sustainable development through
Count Me In, or submitting your own voluntary
pledges to living sustainably, you can make sure
that your commitments are recognized.
Additionally, you can also share your message
about sustainable development with the world, or
you can upload your own images of what a
sustainable lifestyle would actually look like, plus
have a chance to be featured as a Rio+20 Photo
Of The Day. With your support, engagement and
19-23 March 2012
First round of 'informal-informal' negoriations on
the zero draft of the Rio+20 outcome document.
(New York)
26-27 March 2012
Third Intersessional Meeting of UNCSD. (New
York).
23 April - 4 May 2012
Second round of “informal-informal” negotiations
on the zero draft of the Rio+20 outcome
document. (New York)
13-15 June 2012
Third Meeting of the UNCSD Preparatory
Committee. (Rio de Janeiro)
20-22 June 2012
Rio+20: The UN Conference on Sustainable
Development. (Rio de Janeiro)