briefs

Briefs bring you the facts and figures behind the news.

ReDoing Deforestation Damage

Cécile S | June 21st, 2012

Urgent action is needed to protect forests at Rio+20, but the negotiations are yet  to produce a strong outcome. Every year an forest area the size of Nicaragua is lost to produce fuel, palm oil and soy. At the

Bigger or Smaller, What’s Better?

Sam Bowstead | June 21st, 2012

Every second day seems to be in recognition of something or the beginning of another conference. What makes Rio+20, the UN Conference on Sustainable Development any different? The UN regularly organises meetings

Rio+20: Form Guide 101

Anna Rose | June 21st, 2012

Why is it called Rio+20?  Twenty years ago, an historic international gathering was held in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Heads of State, government delegations and civil society organisations ascended on