Side events at Rio+20
More than 500 on-site side events organized by Governments, Major Groups, Organizations from the UN system and other International Organizations
will take place in RioCentro during Prepcom III (13-15 June), the Sustainable Development Dialogue Days (16-19 June) and the Summit (20-22 June).
Please see below the preliminary programme of side events in RioCentro.
13 - 22 June 2012
All organizers of on-site side events have been strongly encouraged to register commitments that result from the outcomes of their side events.
The on site side events will be held daily in Pavilion T and Pavilion 3 and will be open to conference participants with valid ground passes.
Click on the tabs to see listing for each day. For more information on each side event, click on the titles.
Wednesday, 13 June 2012
09:30 - 11:00
Making climate finance an effective driver of sustainable development
Transparency International
Transparency International
Making climate finance an effective driver of sustainable development
Lead organizer:
Transparency International
Room:
T-6
Climate finance could become a powerful driver of sustainable development. By supporting mitigation, adaptation and capacity building, it can help build the governmental, social, economic and physical infrastructures needed to achieve poverty reduction and green economy growth. However, without concerted efforts to strengthen the governance of climate financing, these goals will remain elusive.
Presently climate money is channelled through a complex network of public and private institutions, where decision-making can be opaque and unaccountable, and independent oversight absent or under-funded. This heightens the risk of policy capture, mismanagement or corruption; all serious impediments to the Rio+20 agenda.
Fiduciary standards such as those espoused by the GEF represent an important attempt to safeguard climate financing against abuse. Transparency, accountability and ethics are fundamental. But what are the challenges to implementing and enforcing these safeguards? And what are the best practice scenarios we can learn from?
Presently climate money is channelled through a complex network of public and private institutions, where decision-making can be opaque and unaccountable, and independent oversight absent or under-funded. This heightens the risk of policy capture, mismanagement or corruption; all serious impediments to the Rio+20 agenda.
Fiduciary standards such as those espoused by the GEF represent an important attempt to safeguard climate financing against abuse. Transparency, accountability and ethics are fundamental. But what are the challenges to implementing and enforcing these safeguards? And what are the best practice scenarios we can learn from?
09:30 - 11:00
Climate Policy under a New World Order
Climate Policy Initiative
Climate Policy Initiative
Climate Policy under a New World Order
Lead organizer:
Climate Policy Initiative
Room:
T-10
Beginning with the negotiations in Durban, a new world order began to take shape in which emerging economies like Brazil, China, and India will take the lead to ensure sustainable development at both the domestic and international levels. In these countries, where a rapidly growing middle class will require increased economic productivity over the next twenty years, a new domestic policy framework that encourages sustainability, innovation, and increased urban planning will also be required. During this side event, representatives of Climate Policy Initiative, a nonprofit institution dedicated to examining the effectiveness of climate and energy policy around the world, will discuss what can be learned from past domestic policy frameworks to improve future policy formation, bilateral and multilateral agreements, and sustainable development practices worldwide.
09:30 - 11:00
Sustainable solutions for the 21st century
The Universal Esperanto Association (UEA) and The World Esperanto Youth Organization (TEJO)
The Universal Esperanto Association (UEA) and The World Esperanto Youth Organization (TEJO)
Sustainable solutions for the 21st century
Lead organizer:
The Universal Esperanto Association (UEA) and The World Esperanto Youth Organization (TEJO)
Room:
P3-E
This event will focus on concrete actions which have a clear impact in the field of sustainability. A particular attention will be given to:
- the cultural and linguistic aspects of sustainable development;
- the relations among sustainability and food production
- the relations among the loss of biodiversity and the loss of cultural diversity
- the benefits for the environment in using a common neutral language
The search for a sustainable development will require new behaviours and new practices in order to tackle many social and environmental problems. We will present how a change to a vegetarian diet can be important for the protection of biodiversity and to guarantee nutrition for a planet with 7 billion people. We will also show how the use of an international neutral language can preserve the rich cultural heritage and can be an essential tool to achieve worldwide coordination in solving global problems.
- the cultural and linguistic aspects of sustainable development;
- the relations among sustainability and food production
- the relations among the loss of biodiversity and the loss of cultural diversity
- the benefits for the environment in using a common neutral language
The search for a sustainable development will require new behaviours and new practices in order to tackle many social and environmental problems. We will present how a change to a vegetarian diet can be important for the protection of biodiversity and to guarantee nutrition for a planet with 7 billion people. We will also show how the use of an international neutral language can preserve the rich cultural heritage and can be an essential tool to achieve worldwide coordination in solving global problems.
11:30 - 13:00
WHAT RIO+20 MUST DO TO ACHIEVE THE FUTURE WE WANT
Third World Network
Third World Network
WHAT RIO+20 MUST DO TO ACHIEVE THE FUTURE WE WANT
Lead organizer:
Third World Network
Room:
T-9
The side event will address key issues in the outcome document for Rio + 20 and provide perspectives from developing countries and civil society on what needs to happen to ensure the future we want
11:30 - 13:00
Child Consumerism, Advertising and Sustainability
Alana Institute
Alana Institute
Child Consumerism, Advertising and Sustainability
Lead organizer:
Alana Institute
Room:
T-5
We are living a completely new moment in history, a global environmental crisis, due to consecutive decades of abusive extraction of natural resources all around the planet.
The great engine of this process is consumerism, an outcome of current market policies. If before this issue was an adult population’s problem, nowadays it’s the child public that has grown a strong target for abusive advertising.
According to a study made by Ibope (2010), the Brazilian kids spend an average of five hours watching television every day, being a constant target of commercials, as elucidated by Interscience (2003), children are active participants of the home consumption decision, accounting for 80% of all choices, from which car to buy to which cleaner.
As we want a true Sustainable Development, we must contest our consume habits propagated from childhood. It is crucial that this discussion includes a change of paradigms of the advertising sector.
The great engine of this process is consumerism, an outcome of current market policies. If before this issue was an adult population’s problem, nowadays it’s the child public that has grown a strong target for abusive advertising.
According to a study made by Ibope (2010), the Brazilian kids spend an average of five hours watching television every day, being a constant target of commercials, as elucidated by Interscience (2003), children are active participants of the home consumption decision, accounting for 80% of all choices, from which car to buy to which cleaner.
As we want a true Sustainable Development, we must contest our consume habits propagated from childhood. It is crucial that this discussion includes a change of paradigms of the advertising sector.
11:30 - 13:00
A long-term strategy for sustainable development based on the Partners
Pitirim Sorokin and Nikolai Kondratieff International Institute
Pitirim Sorokin and Nikolai Kondratieff International Institute
A long-term strategy for sustainable development based on the Partners
Lead organizer:
Pitirim Sorokin and Nikolai Kondratieff International Institute
Room:
T-8
The international team of scientists on the basis of the Global Forecast "The Future of Civilizations” for 2050 made in 2007-2009 with recommendations to the strategy for partnership among civilizations, which was reported at the roundtable meeting of the 64th session of UN General Assembly on 27/10/2009 and the 4th Civilization Forum "Prospects for Development and Partnership Strategy of Civilizations" within EXPO-2010 in Shanghai on 12-14.11.2010, prepared a draft report "Foundations of a Long-term Strategy for Global Sustainable Development Based on Partnership of Civilizations."
The draft Report was discussed at the roundtable meeting at the UN Information Centre in Moscow on 15.03.2011, at a number of regional conferences, at the roundtable meeting within the 65th session of UN General Assembly on 28/6/2011, at the 4th Forum of the Alliance of Civilizations in Qatar, 11/12/2011, at the 5th Civilization Forum in Paris on 12/04/2012,
The draft Report was discussed at the roundtable meeting at the UN Information Centre in Moscow on 15.03.2011, at a number of regional conferences, at the roundtable meeting within the 65th session of UN General Assembly on 28/6/2011, at the 4th Forum of the Alliance of Civilizations in Qatar, 11/12/2011, at the 5th Civilization Forum in Paris on 12/04/2012,
11:30 - 13:00
Awakening the Dreamer: Changing the Dream: Living Beyond War
Lead organizer:
Beyond War
Room:
T-6
The Awakening the Dreamer Symposium is a dynamic multimedia experience that calls participants to explore the most urgent challenges and possibilities for our time in the context of addressing the questions: Where are we? How did we get here? and, What are the possibilities for the future? The beautiful videos clearly illuminate the root causes of the environmental, social and spiritual crises facing humanity and the extraordinary possibilities emerging at this time in history. Through discussion and exercises, participants are inspired to fulfill their unique role in creating our shared future. The main purpose of the Symposium is to create a cadre of people around the world who are “awake” and actively engaged in the process of bringing about a human presence on this planet that is environmentally sustainable, socially just and spiritually fulfilling.
11:30 - 13:00
Next Steps: Moving Forward to Achieve Water for All
Food & Water Watch
Food & Water Watch
Next Steps: Moving Forward to Achieve Water for All
Lead organizer:
Food & Water Watch
Room:
T-10
In 2010, the UN formally recognized the human right to water and sanitation at the General Assembly and the Human Rights Council. Around the world, civil society organizations have lauded this important step toward achieving clean water and sanitation for all and are now focusing their efforts on implementation at the national and grassroots levels. Full access will not be achieved without strong leadership from states and collaboration with stakeholders including civil society, labor, indigenous groups, and women’s groups. To this end, a series of government-civil society consultations are being held to formulate joint strategies and share good practices that grassroots groups bring from their extensive experience. The first consultation was held in March 2012 concurrent with the World Water Forum and the second will be held in April 2012 during the second round of CSD informal negotiations. This third consultation in Rio will establish clear commitments toward common goals.
13:30 - 15:00
Green Agriculture: Towards Sustainable Agricultural Economies
Lead organizer:
Searice
Room:
P3-E
Farming provides multiple services to society from production of food, non-food products, delivery of ecosystem services and land stewardship to enhance and protect biodiversity. It plays a key role for rural development and employment contributing to its economic growth, thereby reducing poverty and hunger.
Biodiversity and climate change has become the center of negotiations in various environmental negotiating bodies. Different sectors face distinct challenges but farmers and farming communities in the developing countries are among the most vulnerable groups. SEARICE
SEARICE together with its partners believe that community-based farming conservation practices is an adaptive mechanism in reducing the vulnerability of farmers to the adverse impacts of climate change while conserving and enhancing in- situ agro-biodiversity. To them, green economy pertains to these practices that are participatory, community based, indigenous, culturally and socially appropriate, sustainable and most importantly rights driven.
Biodiversity and climate change has become the center of negotiations in various environmental negotiating bodies. Different sectors face distinct challenges but farmers and farming communities in the developing countries are among the most vulnerable groups. SEARICE
SEARICE together with its partners believe that community-based farming conservation practices is an adaptive mechanism in reducing the vulnerability of farmers to the adverse impacts of climate change while conserving and enhancing in- situ agro-biodiversity. To them, green economy pertains to these practices that are participatory, community based, indigenous, culturally and socially appropriate, sustainable and most importantly rights driven.
13:30 - 15:00
What will be the Rio legacy? An intergenerational debate
Lead organizer:
CBM
Room:
P3-F
Beyond 2015 and GCCA are looking at hosting a dialogue together with the Major Group of Children and Youth bring together women and men from different generations, regions, social backgrounds and walks of life to share and compare ‘what gets you out of bed… to change the world?’. The dialogue aims to explore what motivates people at different stages of their lives and with different experiences, to take action on sustainable development through advocacy, campaigning or programming. What are the tried and tested strategies? What are the most effective techniques for getting peers involved, no matter what age? Where do we turn to when we need to find inspiration? What are the biggest challenges encountered? What was different then compared to now?
13:30 - 15:00
Certification as a tool for greening economies
Forest Stewardship Council
Forest Stewardship Council
Certification as a tool for greening economies
Lead organizer:
Forest Stewardship Council
Room:
T-3
The sustainable use of natural resources is a fundamental precondition for a green economy. FSC was set up by environmental and social organisations together with forest owners (private and community) and companies to develop a transparent and credible scheme for sustainable forest management. FSC has triggered substantial demand for sustainably harvested wood products: already 5% of the world’s total forests are managed according to FSC standards.
Forest products play a key role in a green economy. For instance they provide construction material for zero-energy buildings and replace other resources for products and energy for environmental and scarcity reasons. It is essential to mobilise these products in complete harmony with globally agreed objectives to halt the deterioration of biodiversity, as well improving social justice and respect for people directly dependant on forests.
Come and discuss the promotion of forest certification, in particular in tropical areas, and how governments and public authorities can help mainstream the use of certified forest products.
Forest products play a key role in a green economy. For instance they provide construction material for zero-energy buildings and replace other resources for products and energy for environmental and scarcity reasons. It is essential to mobilise these products in complete harmony with globally agreed objectives to halt the deterioration of biodiversity, as well improving social justice and respect for people directly dependant on forests.
Come and discuss the promotion of forest certification, in particular in tropical areas, and how governments and public authorities can help mainstream the use of certified forest products.
13:30 - 15:00
Transition Territories, the lessons learned after the crisis experienc
Centre Ressource du Développement Durable (CERDD)
Centre Ressource du Développement Durable (CERDD)
Transition Territories, the lessons learned after the crisis experienc
Lead organizer:
Centre Ressource du Développement Durable (CERDD)
Room:
T-6
Being in this fragile state has led them to have a better way to identify and consider their indispensable resources (natural, human...) and to propose innovative solutions to go towards viable development.
We will look at these experiences:
The territory of Nord-Pas de Calais, localized in the North of France
BRUSSELS-CAPITAL REGION (BELGIUM)
WALLONIA REGION (BELGIUM)
NRG4SD
From the experiences of differents continents, our goal is to reveal :
• Identify sources of change for a new development pathway that best suits the needs of human and natural well-being.
• The specific and universal solutions from the three resilient areas
• Advice from people of different countries and cultures.
• new recommendations and methods to build a mode of development which reduces inequality and restores natural capital.
• Finding new economics models towards a green economy
We will look at these experiences:
The territory of Nord-Pas de Calais, localized in the North of France
BRUSSELS-CAPITAL REGION (BELGIUM)
WALLONIA REGION (BELGIUM)
NRG4SD
From the experiences of differents continents, our goal is to reveal :
• Identify sources of change for a new development pathway that best suits the needs of human and natural well-being.
• The specific and universal solutions from the three resilient areas
• Advice from people of different countries and cultures.
• new recommendations and methods to build a mode of development which reduces inequality and restores natural capital.
• Finding new economics models towards a green economy
13:30 - 15:00
THE PILLARS OF A NEW KNOWLEDGE SYSTEM FOR AGRICULTURE
World Farmers Organisation
World Farmers Organisation
THE PILLARS OF A NEW KNOWLEDGE SYSTEM FOR AGRICULTURE
Lead organizer:
World Farmers Organisation
Room:
T-10
Clause 66 of the zero draft focused on the importance of agricultural knowledge. Revitalizing this system demands new pluralistic approaches that truly reflect a respect for knowledge sharing. Experts from the farming, extension and research communities will unveil the pillars of new knowledge system for agriculture.
13:30 - 15:00
Mountains under review – communicating the state and trends
Interim Secretariat of the Carpathian Convention
Interim Secretariat of the Carpathian Convention
Mountains under review – communicating the state and trends
Lead organizer:
Interim Secretariat of the Carpathian Convention
Room:
P3-6
To date, there is no appropriate mechanism for exchanging up-to-date environmental information between different mountain regions, and providing accurate briefings to decision-makers covering the global mountain environment. A comprehensive knowledge base, also about spatial and socioeconomic interrelationships between mountain and non – mountain areas is also important in order to recognize, assess and collect the positive and unaccounted economic benefits derived from mountains not only to highland communities, but also to a large portion of the world’s population living in lowland areas.
The proposed side event aims at raising awareness for the state of mountain environments and the need for sustainable mountain development by presenting the state of mountains 2012 in comparison to 1992 and discussing challenges and opportunities for an enhanced environmental information on mountain regions. The event will, in particular, present the idea ”mountains under review” and provide a forum to build future partnerships and pave the way for future joint activities.
The proposed side event aims at raising awareness for the state of mountain environments and the need for sustainable mountain development by presenting the state of mountains 2012 in comparison to 1992 and discussing challenges and opportunities for an enhanced environmental information on mountain regions. The event will, in particular, present the idea ”mountains under review” and provide a forum to build future partnerships and pave the way for future joint activities.
13:30 - 15:00
People and the planet: population, consumption and the environment
The Royal Society
The Royal Society
People and the planet: population, consumption and the environment
Lead organizer:
The Royal Society
Room:
T-4
The event will focus on the linkages between population, consumption and the environment. It will demonstrate the importance of considering both demographic variables and consumption patterns if sustainable development goals are to be achieved. Rapid and widespread changes in the world’s population, coupled with unprecedented levels of consumption present profound challenges to human health and wellbeing, and to the natural environment. The combination of these factors is likely to have long-lasting consequences for our finite planet. Presentations will focus on global and regional population dynamics, global and regional trends in the consumption of natural resources and how the combination of these two factors is bringing us closer to environmental limits. Ways forward for sustainable development will then be offered. Speakers will include Nobel Laureate Sir John Sulston FRS, Dr Eliya Zulu, African Institute for Development Policy, a representative from UNFPA and Professor Suzana Cavenaghi, Latin America Population Association.
13:30 - 15:00
High Seas Alliance: Towards an Agreement for Protecting the High Seas
Lead organizer:
OceanCare
Room:
T-8
The sustainable management and development of the high seas, is imperative in achieving the environmental, economic and social benefit of a resource that belongs to us all. The High Seas Alliance launched in 2011 as a united voice for the protection of the high seas. Despite the existence of a suite of sectoral management arrangements (such as the IMO, RFMOs and the ISA) set up to control maritime activities in areas beyond national jurisdiction, the high seas remains largely unprotected from the direct and indirect impacts of human activity. To address governance gaps and to ensure that the high seas become an example of leading edge conservation measures, including effective and enforceable fisheries management, establishment of high seas marine protected areas and the development of an effective environmental impact assessment process, the HSA is calling for an Implementing Agreement to UNCLOS with the goal of gaining compliance and commitment by nations of the world.
13:30 - 15:00
Building an agenda for the Program Brasil without Extreme Poverty
ActionAid International
ActionAid International
Building an agenda for the Program Brasil without Extreme Poverty
Lead organizer:
ActionAid International
Room:
T-5
The main objective of this event is to present an analysis and evaluation of the Program Brazil without Extreme Poverty after one year of its existence. This event is also intended to be a first step in the articulation of different civil society organizations towards building a common popular agenda.
The Program Brazil without Extreme Poverty, launched by President Dilma in 2011, is a major breakthrough for the government, which established as a priority the eradication of extreme poverty. In this sense, it is critical that different social policies are articulated towards contributing to same goal and that the public and the media are sensitized.
The Program Brazil without Extreme Poverty, launched by President Dilma in 2011, is a major breakthrough for the government, which established as a priority the eradication of extreme poverty. In this sense, it is critical that different social policies are articulated towards contributing to same goal and that the public and the media are sensitized.
13:30 - 15:00
Exploring synergies between faith values and education for sustainable
Earth Charter International
Earth Charter International
Exploring synergies between faith values and education for sustainable
Lead organizer:
Earth Charter International
Room:
T-2
Recognizing the important role of faith communities in promoting sustainability, UNESCO Paris, through the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) section, commissioned a publication to highlight the contributions of diverse religions and faith traditions to education for sustainable development. UNESCO Paris joined forces with the Earth Charter International Secretariat and Earth Charter Center for Education for Sustainable Development, along with the UNESCO San Jose Office, and the University for Peace.
This side event will present this publication, and will offer the opportunity to open a dialogue between several contributors of this book with participants interested in the role of faith groups and major religions in the transition to a more sustainable, just, and peaceful world. The focus will be on finding synergies and points of convergence so that alliances can help move the objectives of Rio+20 forwards.
This side event will present this publication, and will offer the opportunity to open a dialogue between several contributors of this book with participants interested in the role of faith groups and major religions in the transition to a more sustainable, just, and peaceful world. The focus will be on finding synergies and points of convergence so that alliances can help move the objectives of Rio+20 forwards.
15:30 - 17:00
High Level Meeting on National Drought Policy (HMNDP)
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
High Level Meeting on National Drought Policy (HMNDP)
Lead organizer:
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Room:
T-11
Despite the repeated occurrences of droughts throughout human history and the large impacts on diffrerent socio-economic sectors, no concerted efforts have ever been made to initiate a dialogue on the formulation and adoption of national drought policies. WMO, and the Secretariat of UNCCD, in collaboration with a large number of UN Agencies, International and Regional Organizations and key national agencies, plan to organize the High Level Meeting on National Drought Policy (HMNDP) in March 2013 in Geneva. This side event presents the rationale and the programme for HMNDP.
15:30 - 17:00
Peoples' Sustainability Treaties
Centre for Environment and Development
Centre for Environment and Development
Peoples' Sustainability Treaties
Lead organizer:
Centre for Environment and Development
Room:
T-2
Peoples’ Sustainability Treaties are proposed as a series of independent collective agreements produced by representatives of major groups and stakeholders of civil society , with the intention of being drafted and published prior to the official UNCSD2012. They are planned as the alternative content outcome by civil society to reflect the public interest and aspirations of a sustainable world, and will serve as collection of proposals for governments negotiating for official outcomes at the Summit. CSOs will engage in a complimentary process to UNCSD2012 with the rationale of producing ‘Treaties’ a ‘Declaration’ and an ‘Action Plan,’ which are to represent and demonstrate the collective visions of the global people and transcend into a Global Movement.
15:30 - 17:00
Youth led solutions to sustainable development
World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS)
World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS)
Youth led solutions to sustainable development
Lead organizer:
World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS)
Room:
T-10
The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), along with partners from the Major Group of Children, seek to run a side event exploring the contribution of youth to reaching global agreement on an approach to sustainable development as well as the role of youth in delivering community and national solutions to the challenges of poverty, environmental sustainability and social justice.
15:30 - 17:00
Environmental Justice Organizations for Sustainable Development
Centro di Documentazione sui Conflitti Ambientali
Centro di Documentazione sui Conflitti Ambientali
Environmental Justice Organizations for Sustainable Development
Lead organizer:
Centro di Documentazione sui Conflitti Ambientali
Room:
T-9
Environmental Justice is a crucial condition for achieving fair and green economies. Phasing out unsustainable practices is necessary. Partly this will be done by behavior change, partly by market based incentives, but also partly has to be done by legal regulation. The fact is that the number of resource extraction and waste disposal conflicts is increasing in the world. For stopping those conflict and find solutions legal frameworks are therefore necessary at all levels. This side event wants to present some successful cases where social actions and legal instruments were used to stop or avoid environmental damage. To exchange this kind of information is one of the goals of a worldwide program called “EJOLT” (Environmental Justice Organizations, Liabilities and Trade). Another goal is to map environmental conflicts in the world and develop tools for experience and knowledge exchange. The program is a partnership with 23 organizations (CSO and universities) (www.ejolt.org).
15:30 - 17:00
Best Practices, the Commons and Sustainable Economies: Connecting the Dots
Institute of Planetary Synthesis
Institute of Planetary Synthesis
Best Practices, the Commons and Sustainable Economies: Connecting the Dots
Lead organizer:
Institute of Planetary Synthesis
Room:
T-4
UN NGO Representatives and Governments will discuss best practices for developing a participatory approach to decision making and instituting a sustainable economy which protects and ensures the health and well-being of people and the natural environment.
15:30 - 17:00
Elimination of Extremes of Wealth & Poverty in a Green Economy Context
Baha'I International Community
Baha'I International Community
Elimination of Extremes of Wealth & Poverty in a Green Economy Context
Lead organizer:
Baha'I International Community
Room:
T-6
The Bahá'í International Community is organizing a series of three discussions to explore perspectives on the elimination of the extremes of wealth and poverty in the context of the green economy and sustainable development. A panel of representatives of UN Member States, UN agencies, the private sector and civil society will give brief presentations on the above theme and will reflect on the patterns of thought and systems that give rise to extremes of wealth and poverty. Participants will divide into small groups to reflect on the presentations and to formulate questions for the speakers. The first discussion will take place during the Informal Informals, the second at Rio+20, and the third post-Rio+20. The discussions will contribute to the discourse on inequalities within and between countries and will explore pathways towards greater sustainability and equity.
17:30 - 19:00
Women's Leadership and the Green Economy
Centre for Social Research
Centre for Social Research
Women's Leadership and the Green Economy
Lead organizer:
Centre for Social Research
Room:
T-5
The event aims to bring together women's rights actors from across the world to address the gendered nature of emerging environmental markets. The session will focus on women's participation and leadership opportunities in the green economy, women’s Energy needs and governance, women and food production, provision and distribution and women’s security and water under climate change. It will provide a unique insight into the relationship between gender politics, environmental management, climate change and emerging green markets.
17:30 - 19:00
Green Innovation and Technologies: Practical Solutions
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
Green Innovation and Technologies: Practical Solutions
Lead organizer:
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
Room:
T-6
Innovation and technology are recognized as fundamental to sustainable development. This priority has been recognized from the very outset of the international community’s efforts to address the challenges of sustainable development and is reflected in the preparations for Rio+20. Despite recognition of the importance of the development and dissemination of new and more environmentally sound technologies, difficulties remain in understanding how to make it happen. This side event will provide an opportunity for participants to explore what is required to make innovation work and what is necessary to achieve long term and successful technology partnerships. Speakers will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of efforts to date, as well as examples of where it has worked and where it has not. The event will contribute to the outcome of Rio+20 by developing practical ideas on how best to make innovation and technology contribute to the achievement of sustainable development.
17:30 - 19:00
Expanding the Use of Electric Mobility: Options for Sustainable Urban Transport
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)
Expanding the Use of Electric Mobility: Options for Sustainable Urban Transport
Lead organizer:
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)
Room:
T-10
The proposed event is suggested to include a formal "hand-over of keys" to a small fleet of electric vehicles to be used by UN and delegations during the period of the Conference.
19:30 - 21:00
International and Interstate Institutions Capacity as Guarantee SD
Interstate Sustainable Development Commission of Central Asia (ISDC)
Interstate Sustainable Development Commission of Central Asia (ISDC)
International and Interstate Institutions Capacity as Guarantee SD
Lead organizer:
Interstate Sustainable Development Commission of Central Asia (ISDC)
Room:
P3-B
Interstate Commission for Sustainable Development for Central Asia (ISDC) under International Fund for saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) was established based on Agreement, which was signed by the Heads of the Central Asia States in 1993. ISDC is comprised of 15 Members, including 3 members from each country (Ministry on Environment, Deputy Minister of Economy, representatives from science and other sectors), appointed by the Governments of the countries.
The main objective of ISDC is coordination and management of regional cooperation on environment and sustainable development in Central Asia. Current regional and global environmental issues are discussed during ISDC meetings, including GE and IFSD. Based on the outcomes of CA sub-regional workshop: “Environment–Strengthening the Institutional Framework for Sustainable Development”, which was successfully organized during the last ISDC meeting in November 2011 in Astana, Kazakhstan, ISDC developed and approved common position on IFSD and one of the ISDC decisions reflects initiative to organize side-event on ISDC activity in the Central Asia sub-region during the past 10 years.
The main objective of ISDC is coordination and management of regional cooperation on environment and sustainable development in Central Asia. Current regional and global environmental issues are discussed during ISDC meetings, including GE and IFSD. Based on the outcomes of CA sub-regional workshop: “Environment–Strengthening the Institutional Framework for Sustainable Development”, which was successfully organized during the last ISDC meeting in November 2011 in Astana, Kazakhstan, ISDC developed and approved common position on IFSD and one of the ISDC decisions reflects initiative to organize side-event on ISDC activity in the Central Asia sub-region during the past 10 years.
19:30 - 21:00
Dialogue on the ‘Africa Consensus Statement’
Africa Union
Africa Union
Dialogue on the ‘Africa Consensus Statement’
Lead organizer:
Africa Union
Room:
P3-3
The African Ministers while adopting the Africa Consensus Statement called on Rio+20 to reinvigorate political will and international commitment to the goals and ideals of sustainable development, to move the sustainable development agenda forward, and raise the level of commitment by countries, regions and the international community to a common cause for sustainable development, including the need to achieve the internationally agreed development goals, such as the MDGs. They also called for Rio+20 to adopt concrete measures, supported by adequate means of implementation that would ensure accelerated implementation of sustainable development commitments, including those to be adopted at Rio+20. They further called on the developed countries to fulfil previous commitments and pledges to help Africa’s efforts in achieving sustainable development.
19:30 - 21:00
Forests in a global bioeconomy requires wise governance and management
Lead organizer:
Sweden
Room:
P3-A
Forests provide services for society and forests are fundamental life-support systems in the biosphere. Forests are pivotal in facing the challenge of climate change. Renewable energy and products from forests can substitute for currently used fossil alternatives in order to mitigate climate change. Simultaneously the delivery of other forest ecosystem services needs to be sustained. The Swedish model for sustainable forestry acknowledges the importance of private and public ownership, policy, and democracy for achieving sound forest governance. Sweden is a leading forestry country: with less than 1% of the forested area in the world, Sweden accounts for 5% of the harvest globally, and 10% of the global trade in forest products.
19:30 - 21:00
Role of Sustainable Development Goals in the post-2015 framework
International Movement ATD Fourth World
International Movement ATD Fourth World
Role of Sustainable Development Goals in the post-2015 framework
Lead organizer:
International Movement ATD Fourth World
Room:
P3-6
The full title of the side event is "Developing a post-2015 development framework which puts poverty eradication and sustainability at its core – what role for Sustainable Development Goals?" It will address: How the environmental, economic and social dimensions can be integrated into a holistic sustainable development framework to meet global challenge; How the process of developing SDGs can reinforce and complement MDG acceleration efforts and the development of a post-MDG framework beyond 2015; How a human rights-based approach can be integral to the new development framework; Mechanisms for a UN-led inclusive, transparent and participatory process to create SDGs involving civil society, including those most vulnerable to global development challenges, to ensure their voices are incorporated into outcomes of intergovernmental processes; The role of stakeholders, national governments, the UN and civil society in ensuring compliance and monitoring outcomes.
Thursday, 14 June 2012
09:30 - 11:00
Alleviate Agricultural Poverty
Reach the Children, Inc.
Reach the Children, Inc.
Alleviate Agricultural Poverty
Lead organizer:
Reach the Children, Inc.
Room:
T-6
Alleviating agricultural poverty is a principal key in environmental sustainability.
Without financial stability families will continue to focus their time and attention on surviving while the environment will continue to deteriorate. The key to financial stability in the agriculture sector is to adhere to the principles and programs that are an integral part of GAP (Good Agricultural Practices), which addresses environmental and economic sustainability. This includes such agricultural practices as: crop rotations, Integrated Pest Management, Integrated Soil Fertility Management, water management systems, tillage systems and crop-residue management systems.
From the standpoint of environmental sustainability, these practices can also (1) improve long-term soil productivity, (2) increase crop production (reducing the impact on desertification and deforestation, (3) preserve bio-diversity, (4) increase the sequestration of CO2 in the farm soils, (5) improve efficient use of water and (6) improve the financial stability of family farms.
Without financial stability families will continue to focus their time and attention on surviving while the environment will continue to deteriorate. The key to financial stability in the agriculture sector is to adhere to the principles and programs that are an integral part of GAP (Good Agricultural Practices), which addresses environmental and economic sustainability. This includes such agricultural practices as: crop rotations, Integrated Pest Management, Integrated Soil Fertility Management, water management systems, tillage systems and crop-residue management systems.
From the standpoint of environmental sustainability, these practices can also (1) improve long-term soil productivity, (2) increase crop production (reducing the impact on desertification and deforestation, (3) preserve bio-diversity, (4) increase the sequestration of CO2 in the farm soils, (5) improve efficient use of water and (6) improve the financial stability of family farms.
09:30 - 11:00
“Consumption vs. Sustainability” The Destructive Wasteful System
Bahrain Women Association for Human Development
Bahrain Women Association for Human Development
“Consumption vs. Sustainability” The Destructive Wasteful System
Lead organizer:
Bahrain Women Association for Human Development
Room:
T-5
Our event main topic will discuss “The Wasteful System” a consumption dilemma....Civil Society role in making cultural shift in consumption habits towards Sustainability”, We will discuss firstly the trigger behind the transformation of wants to become needs, then our daily decision making dilemma; a paradox between our values and actions, then we will talk about the misconception of possessiveness of the natural resources for the so-called human growth and the enormity of the current situation and finally we will focus on the importance role of Civil society when moving to action through leading the Wasteful System AWARENESS MOVEMENT aiming to correct misconceptions for the nature resources, the daily destructive consumption patterns, etc. Walking along the line with stakeholders and decision making bodies for collective decisions, commitments, plans and solutions, hoping to empower this movement on regional level.
09:30 - 11:00
Rio+20 15/15/15 Formula - Heartpower and Action for The Future We Want
International Association for the Advancement of Innovative Approaches to Global Challenges (IAAI)
International Association for the Advancement of Innovative Approaches to Global Challenges (IAAI)
Rio+20 15/15/15 Formula - Heartpower and Action for The Future We Want
Lead organizer:
International Association for the Advancement of Innovative Approaches to Global Challenges (IAAI)
Room:
T-4
‘15/15/15 UN Civil Society Resource Mobilization Partnership Formula’ states that Global civil society on the one hand commits at Rio+20 to mobilize 15 billion Euros and 15 million volunteers by the year 2015 for UN led sustainable development efforts and on the other hand requests new forms of participation in global SD governance.
Find more details see the Rio+20 Informal Issues Brief "Innovation for Sustainable Development" http://www.uncsd2012.org/rio20/index.php?page=view&nr=1018&type=230&menu=38 developed by Rio+20 Issues Cluster on Innovation
Find more details see the Rio+20 Informal Issues Brief "Innovation for Sustainable Development" http://www.uncsd2012.org/rio20/index.php?page=view&nr=1018&type=230&menu=38 developed by Rio+20 Issues Cluster on Innovation
09:30 - 11:00
Developing an economic framework which respects human rights and planet boundaries
Instituto Vitae Civilis (Vitae Civilis Institute)
Instituto Vitae Civilis (Vitae Civilis Institute)
Developing an economic framework which respects human rights and planet boundaries
Lead organizer:
Instituto Vitae Civilis (Vitae Civilis Institute)
Room:
T-3
In the proposed transition towards a green economy, many civil society organizations and social movements are worried about how to guarantee the protection of human rights and the promotion of social justice. Based on a series of debates that occurred on the road to Rio+20, the objective of this event is to present the proposal of a framework to protect human rights in the transition to green and inclusive economies, aiming at strengthening the debate and providing concrete and efficient tools for policymakers.
11:30 - 13:00
The Future of the Amazon: a low carbon production model
Amazon Environmental Research Institute (IPAM)
Amazon Environmental Research Institute (IPAM)
The Future of the Amazon: a low carbon production model
Lead organizer:
Amazon Environmental Research Institute (IPAM)
Room:
T-8
The Amazon Environmental Research Institute (IPAM) is a Brazilian NGO which work concept is based on participatory research by measuring and assessing from the point of view of scientific research, environment conservation and community.
In order to promote Amazon conservation and development, IPAM currently works on three programs: (1) Community Management of Varzeas (Floodplains) and Forests, (2) Amazon Scenarios and (3) Climate Change. These programs have generated a considerable amount of information and encouraged initiatives to support public policies, local action and international agreements by working together with family farmers, farm producers, indigenous people, traditional communities and the government as a whole.
At Rio+20, IPAM , partners and invited guests (academia, government and civil society) will present the recent scientific researches on climate change and REDD, besides exchanging information and perspective of traditional knowledge.
In order to promote Amazon conservation and development, IPAM currently works on three programs: (1) Community Management of Varzeas (Floodplains) and Forests, (2) Amazon Scenarios and (3) Climate Change. These programs have generated a considerable amount of information and encouraged initiatives to support public policies, local action and international agreements by working together with family farmers, farm producers, indigenous people, traditional communities and the government as a whole.
At Rio+20, IPAM , partners and invited guests (academia, government and civil society) will present the recent scientific researches on climate change and REDD, besides exchanging information and perspective of traditional knowledge.
11:30 - 13:00
Land and Life: Human Security through Sustainable Development
Initiatives of Change International
Initiatives of Change International
Land and Life: Human Security through Sustainable Development
Lead organizer:
Initiatives of Change International
Room:
T-10
The workshop will be organised by practitioners of sustainable development on the part of IofC, on the one hand, and CEFO as an academic group whose members do research in sustainable development, on the other. Most, if not all, topics of the current CEFO members fall under the fields of sustainable development and human security (food security, land security and rights, energy security, just governance, inclusive economics, etc.). This collaboration is an important step to bringing researchers of various disciplines and practitioners together and exploring mechanisms of creating such partnerships.
The workshop will allow bringing out the questions of methodologies and interdisciplinary nature of participants' research. The session will be facilitated with the aim of creating synergies in research and communication among representatives of various disciplines (natural and social sciences) working for human security and sustainable development.
The workshop will allow bringing out the questions of methodologies and interdisciplinary nature of participants' research. The session will be facilitated with the aim of creating synergies in research and communication among representatives of various disciplines (natural and social sciences) working for human security and sustainable development.
11:30 - 13:00
The need for a rights-based approach to sustainable development
Centre for Ethics and Value Inquiry (CEVI)
Centre for Ethics and Value Inquiry (CEVI)
The need for a rights-based approach to sustainable development
Lead organizer:
Centre for Ethics and Value Inquiry (CEVI)
Room:
T-9
The side event will focus on the normative reference base for a human rights-based approach to sustainable development governance and make suggestions for required institutional settings and legislation. Normative considerations will be enriched with critical policy analysis and intelligence drawn from the practices the contributing organisations are undertaking in their various action fields. These practices reach from grass-root level work with indigenous communities over policy and law related research and outreach to critical philosophy on global ethics (and back). The event will stage six contributions and organise interactive discussion with participants on issues related to human equality and sustainable development. Based on the contributions and the discussion, a joint reflection document will be prepared as information for civil society and as input towards and beyond the official Rio+20 conference.
11:30 - 13:00
SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLES 2050
Northern Alliance for Sustainability
Northern Alliance for Sustainability
SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLES 2050
Lead organizer:
Northern Alliance for Sustainability
Room:
T-3
Radical new thinking is required to directly address the current urgency for new solutions within new cultural and policy frameworks that will drive more sustainable development and poverty eradication. We need more than technological innovation to transform our current lifestyles into sustainable ones, but also social innovation is crucial to obtain this. A social platform led by civil society organizations and research centers in Europe has been working on defining sustainable lifestyles and drafted roadmaps for more sustainable lifestyles 2050 applying back casting methodologies. In these roadmaps concrete plans of action for different stakeholders are included.
11:30 - 13:00
GREEN ECONOMY, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FROM A PERSPECTIVE OF YOUTH
Comite Impulso - FUNDACIÓN RED COLOMBIANA PARA LA DEFENSA DE LOS DERECHOS HUMANOS, EL MEDIO AMBIENTE Y LA PAZ, GRUPO PRINCIPAL, NIÑOS Y JÓVENES
Comite Impulso - FUNDACIÓN RED COLOMBIANA PARA LA DEFENSA DE LOS DERECHOS HUMANOS, EL MEDIO AMBIENTE Y LA PAZ, GRUPO PRINCIPAL, NIÑOS Y JÓVENES
GREEN ECONOMY, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FROM A PERSPECTIVE OF YOUTH
Lead organizer:
Comite Impulso - FUNDACIÓN RED COLOMBIANA PARA LA DEFENSA DE LOS DERECHOS HUMANOS, EL MEDIO AMBIENTE Y LA PAZ, GRUPO PRINCIPAL, NIÑOS Y JÓVENES
Room:
T-4
THE GREEN ECONOMY IN THE FRAME OF THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLIES A CHALLENGE THAT MUST REPRESENT IMPORTANT EFFORTS THAT AFFECT DIRECTLY IN THE YOUTH, REASON FOR WHICH, TO EXAMINE HIS SCOPE, MANNERS OF TRANSITION, IT IS MECHANISMS OF FINANCING THAT THEY ALLOW INSTITUTIONAL OPENINGS FOR HIS EXECUTION, IS FOR YOUNG WOMEN A MATTER OF THE FIRST ORDER, IN THE SENSE THAT THE DEVELOPMENT AS IT IS CONCEIVED, INFLUENCES THEM IN A ROYAL WAY, REASON FOR WHICH, A TRAFFIC TOWARDS THE GREEN ECONOMY IS A MATTER THAT FOR THE YOUNG PERSONS IS TRANSCENDENTAL.
11:30 - 13:00
Energy for all; Equity as fundamental goal
Beyond Copenhagen Collective
Beyond Copenhagen Collective
Energy for all; Equity as fundamental goal
Lead organizer:
Beyond Copenhagen Collective
Room:
T-6
The political economy of energy aided by international finance, trade and aid has been the principal reasons for unsustainable development. The panel will discuss how equity in energy is of paramount importance for the cherished goal of energy for all and for sustainable development. The panel will argue that equity in access to energy at international and sub national levels through fundamental changes in the patterns of production and consumption should be the first goal for sustainable development.
13:30 - 15:00
Innovation and update of best practices for sustainable agriculture
International Fertilizer Industry Association (IFA)
International Fertilizer Industry Association (IFA)
Innovation and update of best practices for sustainable agriculture
Lead organizer:
International Fertilizer Industry Association (IFA)
Room:
T-9
Best practices and technology can help sustainably increase productivity and leverage agriculture’s poverty reduction potential. But they need to be shared, deployed and adapted because every country, every farmer and every field are different. Knowledge sharing mechanisms, such as extension services, are essential for addressing existing implementation gaps, deploying new technologies and to ensure farmers around the world can use the tools most adapted to them.
However, knowledge sharing mechanisms such as extension services have often been neglected and suffered from budget cuts and a lack of attention to the sector. In the meantime, public support for agricultural support also declined, raising questions about how research can address the need of farmers in different geographies.
Scaling up best practices, deploying innovations, sharing knowledge, need to become priorities for the future agriculture agenda, with complementary role for public and private actors in achieving sustainable agriculture.
However, knowledge sharing mechanisms such as extension services have often been neglected and suffered from budget cuts and a lack of attention to the sector. In the meantime, public support for agricultural support also declined, raising questions about how research can address the need of farmers in different geographies.
Scaling up best practices, deploying innovations, sharing knowledge, need to become priorities for the future agriculture agenda, with complementary role for public and private actors in achieving sustainable agriculture.
13:30 - 15:00
4th HELENA Z. BENITEZ GLOBAL FORUM ON GENDER JUSTICE AND THE GREEN ECONOMY FOCUSING ON WATER, ENERGY, AND FOOD: PROMISES AND PARADIGMS
Philippines Women University (PWU)
Philippines Women University (PWU)
4th HELENA Z. BENITEZ GLOBAL FORUM ON GENDER JUSTICE AND THE GREEN ECONOMY FOCUSING ON WATER, ENERGY, AND FOOD: PROMISES AND PARADIGMS
Lead organizer:
Philippines Women University (PWU)
Room:
T-10
The '4th HELENA Z. BENITEZ GLOBAL FORUM ON GENDER JUSTICE AND THE GREEN ECONOMY FOCUSING ON WATER, ENERGY, AND FOOD : PROMISES AND PARADIGMS.' aims to present fully gender and development issues which are vigorously embedded within the framework of fundamental human rights and gender justice in the Asia-Pacific region and in many parts of the world. It hopes to elevate further the discussions on the theme of green economy and gender equality, justice and human rights with special focus on water, energy, and food nexus , to a broader and more significant audience , during the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, Rio+20 , in Rio de Janiero Brazil, June 2012.
13:30 - 15:00
IMPACTS OF PLASTICS ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE HEALTH OF WOMEN AND CHI
Voices of African Mothers
Voices of African Mothers
IMPACTS OF PLASTICS ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE HEALTH OF WOMEN AND CHI
Lead organizer:
Voices of African Mothers
Room:
T-2
THE VOICES OF AFRICAN MOTHERS: www.vamothers.org
The Voices of African Mothers works to establish a peaceful African Continent through conflict resolution and to identifying the causes of ethnic, religious and inter-communal conflict.
VAM envision women and future generations to possess a full range of educational opportunities to attain empowerment to become decision-making leaders of Africa..
VAM believes access to education is key to equality. Equality is the application of the principle of natural justice and fairness. This refers to the legal and social capacity of men, women, boys and girls to mobilize and manage domestic, community, national and international resources and share the benefits arising there on an equal basis.
VAM promotes economic empowerment and equality through resource production that are appropriate for needs through vocational training and development of business skills. Health education is provided in the areas of preventive health care, nutrition, hygiene, preadolescent pregnancy, family planning etc.
The Voices of African Mothers works to establish a peaceful African Continent through conflict resolution and to identifying the causes of ethnic, religious and inter-communal conflict.
VAM envision women and future generations to possess a full range of educational opportunities to attain empowerment to become decision-making leaders of Africa..
VAM believes access to education is key to equality. Equality is the application of the principle of natural justice and fairness. This refers to the legal and social capacity of men, women, boys and girls to mobilize and manage domestic, community, national and international resources and share the benefits arising there on an equal basis.
VAM promotes economic empowerment and equality through resource production that are appropriate for needs through vocational training and development of business skills. Health education is provided in the areas of preventive health care, nutrition, hygiene, preadolescent pregnancy, family planning etc.
13:30 - 15:00
Greenpeace: An Oceans Rescue Plan for Rio
Greenpeace
Greenpeace
Greenpeace: An Oceans Rescue Plan for Rio
Lead organizer:
Greenpeace
Room:
T-3
The future of high seas life is at stake at Rio+20 UNCSD. Despite WSSD commitment to protected area networks by 2012, legal gaps in oceans governance allow for plunder and destruction. Our side event exposes these gaps through real world examples and presents Greenpeace’s Oceans Rescue Plan.
99% of ocean is currently unprotected, so the future of millions that depend on it for their livelihoods is at risk. Pacific small island nations struggle to secure sustainability of their fisheries and long-term future of coastal communities, while large-scale fishing fleets from around the globe race to catch the last tuna. In the Indian Ocean, a fragmented, inadequate governance regime leaves it open to wholesale plunder. Even Arctic waters are facing increasing industrialization as ice melts.
In Rio, Governments must agree to an implementing agreement under UNCLOS to enable the protection of high seas biodiversity and the creation of marine reserves.
99% of ocean is currently unprotected, so the future of millions that depend on it for their livelihoods is at risk. Pacific small island nations struggle to secure sustainability of their fisheries and long-term future of coastal communities, while large-scale fishing fleets from around the globe race to catch the last tuna. In the Indian Ocean, a fragmented, inadequate governance regime leaves it open to wholesale plunder. Even Arctic waters are facing increasing industrialization as ice melts.
In Rio, Governments must agree to an implementing agreement under UNCLOS to enable the protection of high seas biodiversity and the creation of marine reserves.
13:30 - 15:00
Nature and natural capital as foundations of the green economy
BirdLife International
BirdLife International
Nature and natural capital as foundations of the green economy
Lead organizer:
BirdLife International
Room:
T-8
Securing the future we want: nature and natural capital as foundations of the green economy
Biodiversity, natural capital and natural services play a crucial role in underpinning economic activity. As the ‘green economy’ advances, it will be vital to recognise the fundamental role of nature and to mainstream and reflect this in indicators of socio-economic development and growth.
This side event will profile the foundational importance of nature and natural capital in achieving sustainable development, drawing on experiences from the BirdLife Partnership around the world, Governments, the private sector and other organisations. It will focus on the role and value of nature and its services, and the benefits of investing in ecological infrastructure.
Emphasis will be placed on issues of equity, the importance of empowerment at the local level, and participatory governance building. A message to Governments from national nature-based organisations in over 100 countries will be presented.
Biodiversity, natural capital and natural services play a crucial role in underpinning economic activity. As the ‘green economy’ advances, it will be vital to recognise the fundamental role of nature and to mainstream and reflect this in indicators of socio-economic development and growth.
This side event will profile the foundational importance of nature and natural capital in achieving sustainable development, drawing on experiences from the BirdLife Partnership around the world, Governments, the private sector and other organisations. It will focus on the role and value of nature and its services, and the benefits of investing in ecological infrastructure.
Emphasis will be placed on issues of equity, the importance of empowerment at the local level, and participatory governance building. A message to Governments from national nature-based organisations in over 100 countries will be presented.
13:30 - 15:00
Financing Sustainable Transport to Support Sustainable Development
Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
Financing Sustainable Transport to Support Sustainable Development
Lead organizer:
Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
Room:
P3-F
Transportation is a key building block of sustainable development. The majority of transport financing supports unsustainable transportation, increasing inequality of access, CO2 and air pollution, traffic fatalities, and sprawl development. A growing share of transport financing from climate funds and development aid programs supports sustainable transport. Emerging best practices in national transportation policy also have potential to leverage changes in transport sustainability by influencing larger public and private sector transport investments.
Sustainable transport seeks to avoid low value or unnecessary travel through smarter planning and communications, shift travel to lower impact passenger and freight modes, and improve the efficiency of vehicles, fuels, and network operations. This session discusses efforts to measure the contribution of transport investments to support sustainability goals, focusing on key metrics and indicators as well as providing an overview of recent patterns and trends in transport funding flows from different sources worldwide.
Sustainable transport seeks to avoid low value or unnecessary travel through smarter planning and communications, shift travel to lower impact passenger and freight modes, and improve the efficiency of vehicles, fuels, and network operations. This session discusses efforts to measure the contribution of transport investments to support sustainability goals, focusing on key metrics and indicators as well as providing an overview of recent patterns and trends in transport funding flows from different sources worldwide.
13:30 - 15:00
Enabling Youth participation in bridging Rio+20 Outcome Beyond 2015 wi
Lead organizer:
Sri Lanka
Room:
P3-3
The Side Event in the Rio+20 will emphasize on Youth Engagement, mobilization and empowerment on UNCSD/Rio+20 and beyond process, as the Major Group for Children and Youth (MGCY) is the main entry-point for all children, youth and their organization into the process. The side event will do it’s best to provide a meaningful session for youth participation. This will be a good an opportunity to showcase the enthusiasm and courage of the Sri Lankan youth in this high-level UN event to bridge the gap between the Global North and the Global South youth. We would like to make this side event as a platform to network as much as youth leaders around the world who are participating in Rio in June and to carry out a mass youth campaign and mobilization for an ambitious deal in Rio+20. The side event will composed of a plenary session of experts, motivators and youth, they would speak on above themes and implementations of agendas.
13:30 - 15:00
The Technology Economy? Know-how, Know-what, Know-why
ETC Group (Action Group on Erosion, Technology and Concentration)
ETC Group (Action Group on Erosion, Technology and Concentration)
The Technology Economy? Know-how, Know-what, Know-why
Lead organizer:
ETC Group (Action Group on Erosion, Technology and Concentration)
Room:
T-6
The year after the Earth Summit -- on the eve of the Knowledge Economy -- the UN lost its only two global facilities for technology assessment. Since then, billions of public dollars have been lost subsidising nuclear fusion, biotech-fermentation, Terminator technologies, nanotechnology, second-generation biofuels, and ocean fertilization, etc- largely because of the absence of adequate technology assessment. At Rio+20, the UN must protect the sovereignty and security of member states by ensuring that the know-how of technology transfer is supported by the know-what of technology assessment and the know-why of socioeconomic benefits. The side-event will hear experts discuss the problems, specific language and institutional modalities governments could adopt now and implement post-Rio.
13:30 - 15:00
Impact of Weapon Contamination (WEC) towards Sustainable Development
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Impact of Weapon Contamination (WEC) towards Sustainable Development
Lead organizer:
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Room:
T-5
Weapon Contamination (WEC) refers to landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW). The latest consists of both unexploded ordnance (UXO) that has been fired but has failed to explode, and abandoned ordnance.
First and foremost, WEC causes deaths and injuries, even after the end of armed conflict. However, the destructive impact goes much further.
First and foremost, WEC causes deaths and injuries, even after the end of armed conflict. However, the destructive impact goes much further.
15:30 - 17:00
RUSSIA. Water: for health and against disability
Interregional Union of Life Help for Mentally Handicapped Persons
Interregional Union of Life Help for Mentally Handicapped Persons
RUSSIA. Water: for health and against disability
Lead organizer:
Interregional Union of Life Help for Mentally Handicapped Persons
Room:
T-10
According to forecasts, not less than 40 % of residents of the Earth will live in conditions of deficiency of water in 15 years.
Russia takes the second place in the world (after Brazil) on stocks of fresh water. But today each second resident of the country is compelled to use the water mismatching sanitary-and-hygienic requirements for drink. And 22 % of the population has no access to the centralized sources of water supply! It inevitably leads to illness of the population.
The prevalence of disability is about 15-18% of the population in the world and it is strongly associated with poverty. Disability and poverty form a vicious cycle - disability leads to poverty, and poverty creates the conditions that generate more disability. Disability also impacts on entire families’ labor force, participation and schooling; therefore failing to address the barriers they face to escape decrease of living standards, seriously undermines the effectiveness of struggle against disability.
Russia takes the second place in the world (after Brazil) on stocks of fresh water. But today each second resident of the country is compelled to use the water mismatching sanitary-and-hygienic requirements for drink. And 22 % of the population has no access to the centralized sources of water supply! It inevitably leads to illness of the population.
The prevalence of disability is about 15-18% of the population in the world and it is strongly associated with poverty. Disability and poverty form a vicious cycle - disability leads to poverty, and poverty creates the conditions that generate more disability. Disability also impacts on entire families’ labor force, participation and schooling; therefore failing to address the barriers they face to escape decrease of living standards, seriously undermines the effectiveness of struggle against disability.
15:30 - 17:00
Panel discussion ‘Young people in the life cycle of sustainable devt.'
World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM)
World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM)
Panel discussion ‘Young people in the life cycle of sustainable devt.'
Lead organizer:
World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM)
Room:
T-5
The panel discussion aims to focus on bringing a youth perspective to sustainable development. Scouting will share inputs on how and why Child and Youth Participation is at the core of Scouting’s fundamentals and we wish to invite other youth organisations and key UN agencies to bring their views and inputs. The discussion hopes to provide an understanding of the impact of engaging young people and the advantage of involving the youth very early in development processes and problem solving on the global issues concerning the world today.
15:30 - 17:00
Multi-stakeholder Engagement in IFSD & Compendium of Commitments
CIVICUS - World Alliance for Citizen Participation
CIVICUS - World Alliance for Citizen Participation
Multi-stakeholder Engagement in IFSD & Compendium of Commitments
Lead organizer:
CIVICUS - World Alliance for Citizen Participation
Room:
T-3
The Zero Draft underscored that a “fundamental prerequisite for the achievement of sustainable development is broad public participation in decision-making” at the international, national and local levels. This side event will be a third in a series that will examine the representation, participation and accountability of civil society and Major Groups in informing, monitoring and implementing intergovernmental policy-making in a reformed IFSD that embraces multi-level governance. Speakers will evaluate best practices of public participation in other multilateral bodies as well as civil society proposals not yet implemented. Participants will consider the implementation and design of the Compendium of Commitments through such mechanisms as the Global Union for Sustainability that will provide an accountability framework for all stakeholders to pledge and monitor specific actions that are specific, time-bound, measurable, and verifiable to achieve sustainable development at the international, regional, national and subnational levels.
15:30 - 17:00
The Business Case for Sustainable Development - Realizing Inclusive and Green Growth: Recommendations from the UN-Rio+20 Business and Industry Consultation and Government and Civil Society
Lead organizer:
National Wildlife Federation
Room:
T-4
Brazil is an agricultural superpower, with the world’s largest commercial cattle herd, and is a major producer of crops including soy and sugar cane. In recent years, Brazil’s deforestation rate has declined to a quarter of its peak, without a reduction in agricultural output, while there has been an increase in efforts towards sustainability throughout the supply chains of major products. Cattle ranching is the largest driver of deforestation but techniques developed by the Brazilian Government Agricultural Research Corporation, Embrapa, can double herd densities through the use of improved pasture mixtures and breeds and rotational grazing. Embrapa’s techniques can increase rural employment, reduce methane emissions and free up land which can be used for crop production, while eliminating the need for deforestation. This is a key example of a win-win-win opportunity to integrate economic development with environmental sustainability and food security which offers lessons applicable to other countries.
15:30 - 17:00
Energy and Sustainable Development
Lead organizer:
Brazil
Room:
T-8
Energy is one of the main issues to be considered at the United Nations Conference for Sustainable development, and the contribution of energy sources, maily renewable ones, to sustainable development a key topic of discussion.
17:30 - 19:00
Implementation of the SEEA: the international statistical standard for environmental-economic accounting
Institute of Geography and Statistics
Institute of Geography and Statistics
Implementation of the SEEA: the international statistical standard for environmental-economic accounting
Lead organizer:
Institute of Geography and Statistics
Room:
T-9
Twenty years ago Agenda 21 sought a systems approach to monitoring the transition to sustainable development and noted the need for the development of integrated environmental-economic accounts. Following two decades of development of methods and practical experience in countries, the Central Framework of the System of Environmental-Economic Accounting (SEEA) was recently adopted by the UN Statistical Commission as an international standard. The Statistical Commission further requested the Committee of Experts on Environmental Economic Accounting (UNCEEA) to develop an implementation programme. SEEA is a tool for statistical systems for integrating and organizing information on the economy and the environment to produce a wide range of indicators for analysis of sustainable development.
17:30 - 19:00
Indigenous Peoples, Food Sovereignty + Sustainable Development
International Indian Treaty Council
International Indian Treaty Council
Indigenous Peoples, Food Sovereignty + Sustainable Development
Lead organizer:
International Indian Treaty Council
Room:
T-4
The International Indian Treaty Council (IITC) will host a panel presentation and roundtable discussion on Indigenous Peoples’ Priorities for Ensuring Food Sovereignty in the Context of Local and Global Sustainable Development. Panel speakers: Andrea Carmen, Executive Director, IITC, Saul Vicente Vasquez, IITC Board Member and Expert Member of the UN Permanent Forum of Indigenous Issues (UNPFII), Mirna Cunningham, Chair of the UNPFII, Global Fund for Women Board Member, President of the Center for Autonomy and Development of Indigenous Peoples (CADPI), Jorge Mani Stanley, Kuna Youth Movement, Indigenous Member of the UN Committee on Food Security, Marcos Terena, Coordinator of the Comité Intertribal Memoria e Ciencia (ITC), Phrang Roy, Assistant President on Special Assignment for Indigenous and Tribal Issues of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Coordinator for the International Indigenous Partnership on Agrobiodiversity and Food Sovereignty. The panel will also include an African representative TBA.
17:30 - 19:00
Youth Perspective on Environmental Issues in Contemporary Societies
Geneva International Model United Nations (GIMUN)
Geneva International Model United Nations (GIMUN)
Youth Perspective on Environmental Issues in Contemporary Societies
Lead organizer:
Geneva International Model United Nations (GIMUN)
Room:
T-5
GIMUN is a United Nations-accredited NGO holding Special Consultative Status to the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Our goal is to promote the ideals and principles of the United Nations among youth, particularly amongst students.
Youth Perspectives, our next event, is about giving the opportunity to young people engaged in the topic that is discussed to give their opinion. We want to reach conclusions that reflect the position of youth on central topics of contemporary international relations. The aim is to bring young people to discuss their points of view, to precise their opinions and to develop, in a coherent way, drafts of solutions to current issues.
Youth Perspectives, our next event, is about giving the opportunity to young people engaged in the topic that is discussed to give their opinion. We want to reach conclusions that reflect the position of youth on central topics of contemporary international relations. The aim is to bring young people to discuss their points of view, to precise their opinions and to develop, in a coherent way, drafts of solutions to current issues.
17:30 - 19:00
Transboundary Waters, Climate Change and Good Governance
WWF Indonesia
WWF Indonesia
Transboundary Waters, Climate Change and Good Governance
Lead organizer:
WWF Indonesia
Room:
T-8
All pillars of sustainable development require reliable access to adequate supplies of good-quality water. Population and economic growth are already straining water resources, and climate change will exacerbate this.
In this context, international law has an integral role to play in ensuring that transboundary water resources are used in an equitable and sustainable manner. Proper management of these resources will contribute to economic growth that accounts for environmental and social considerations.
The 1997 UN Watercourses Convention (UNWC), as a global legal framework adopted under the auspices of the UN, is an important tool for strengthening the legal architecture governing shared waters. Once in force, the convention will better enable cooperation between states that is essential to protect vital freshwater ecosystems, their functions and services. Since 2006, WWF and its partners have been working to build awareness of the convention and its principles, in an effort to strengthen international water law.
In this context, international law has an integral role to play in ensuring that transboundary water resources are used in an equitable and sustainable manner. Proper management of these resources will contribute to economic growth that accounts for environmental and social considerations.
The 1997 UN Watercourses Convention (UNWC), as a global legal framework adopted under the auspices of the UN, is an important tool for strengthening the legal architecture governing shared waters. Once in force, the convention will better enable cooperation between states that is essential to protect vital freshwater ecosystems, their functions and services. Since 2006, WWF and its partners have been working to build awareness of the convention and its principles, in an effort to strengthen international water law.
17:30 - 19:00
Learning from the MDGs: SDGs within a transformative post-2015 development agenda
Lead organizer:
Ibon International
Room:
T-10
With more than a hundred Heads of State indicating their intention to attend the upcoming UN Conference on Sustainable Development, the outcomes of Rio+20 can be expected to greatly influence the global development agenda for the coming years. As the 2015 target completion date for the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) draws near, Member States, the UN system and civil society are beginning a global discussion on the possible contours of a post-2015 development agenda. One of the proposals that have gained traction in the lead up to the Rio+20 Summit is the idea of launching a new set of ‘Sustainable Development Goals’ (SDGs), which some actors consider could become part of a possible post-2015 or post-MDG development agenda. This side event will gather experts from the UN System, Member States and civil society to draw lessons from the implementation of the MDGs, examine the proposals for SDGs in the outcome document of Rio+20 in light of these lessons, and outline concrete ideas for a transformative post-2015 development agenda.
19:30 - 21:00
Oxfam International Youth Partnerships: Youth fixing the broken system
Oxfam International Youth Partnerships (OIYP)
Oxfam International Youth Partnerships (OIYP)
Oxfam International Youth Partnerships: Youth fixing the broken system
Lead organizer:
Oxfam International Youth Partnerships (OIYP)
Room:
T-3
Globally the world produces enough food to feed everyone, yet one in seven people on our planet go to bed hungry. Hunger, waste and environmental degradation are the result of a discriminatory global food system, which is broken. Nearly half of the world's population are aged 25 years and below, and it is these young people, and in particular young women, who are most impacted by the broken food system.
Oxfam International Youth Partnerships (OIYP) brings together 15 young women and men from around the globe working to fix the broken food system. Using strategies based on the protection and realisation of all human rights these young people provide an insight into how we can address issues land and water access, support small scale producers (particularly women) and grow a global good food movement, to create a just and sustainable global food system where everyone has enough to eat, always.
Oxfam International Youth Partnerships (OIYP) brings together 15 young women and men from around the globe working to fix the broken food system. Using strategies based on the protection and realisation of all human rights these young people provide an insight into how we can address issues land and water access, support small scale producers (particularly women) and grow a global good food movement, to create a just and sustainable global food system where everyone has enough to eat, always.
19:30 - 21:00
Corruption, Forestry, and Sustainable Development
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Corruption, Forestry, and Sustainable Development
Lead organizer:
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Room:
P3-3
The Rio+20 Zero Draft calls for an urgent implementation of the “Non-Legally Binding Instrument on all Types of Forests (NLBI)”, which aims at promoting sustainable use and management of forests. However, no attention was made to the fight against corruption in the environmental sector in general, and in the forestry sector in particular. Given that countering corruption and related offences is a key element to be integrated in environmental policy and programmes, this side event aims at raising awareness of all stakeholders of the forestry sector of corruption risks, as well as of the devastating impact of corruption in the sector. Experts will share experience and discuss on tools and ways to best address corruption in the forestry sector.
19:30 - 21:00
National Sustainable Development Strategies–What’s Their Future Role?
Lead organizer:
Liechtenstein
Room:
P3-A
The side-event focuses on the multidimensional challenges of national sustainable development strategies (NSDS). The side event’s objective is to evaluate the relation between NSDS (based on the examples and experiences of Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and further members of the European Sustainable Development Network ESDN) and newly emerging strategic approaches like green growth or green economy. Furthermore will success factors, opportunities and challenges of NSDS strategies, indicators and monitoring systems be analysed and discussed. Experiences that have been made in implementing these strategies and systems should be used and integrated when drafting a new generation of targets, indicators and monitoring systems, as for example sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Friday, 15 June 2012
09:30 - 11:00
Green Economy and Trade – Assessing Risks and Opportunities
International Trade Centre (ITC)
International Trade Centre (ITC)
Green Economy and Trade – Assessing Risks and Opportunities
Lead organizer:
International Trade Centre (ITC)
Room:
T-3
Much of the dialogue on the green economy and trade in the context Rio+20 have focused on the risks associated with a transition to a green economy. However, the transition to a green economy also presents numerous trade opportunities for developing countries. It is crucial to identify these trade opportunities, together with the policy reforms that can create and strengthen developing country capacity to benefit from the opportunities.
In order to inform the Rio+20 dialogue on trade and green economy, this side event will focus on the trade opportunities associated with the transformation to a green economy. A recent study completed by UNEP, ITC and ICTSD will be presented, mapping and analysing existing trade related opportunities for developing countries in the transition to a green economy.
In order to inform the Rio+20 dialogue on trade and green economy, this side event will focus on the trade opportunities associated with the transformation to a green economy. A recent study completed by UNEP, ITC and ICTSD will be presented, mapping and analysing existing trade related opportunities for developing countries in the transition to a green economy.
09:30 - 11:00
Women’s Resistance and Resilience
Women in Europe for a Common Future (WECF)
Women in Europe for a Common Future (WECF)
Women’s Resistance and Resilience
Lead organizer:
Women in Europe for a Common Future (WECF)
Room:
T-9
Social equity, gender equality and environmental justice must form the heart of sustainable development, and of the outcomes of the Rio+20 UN conference in 2012. Twenty years after the first Rio conference, great social and economic inequities still remain. These inequities especially affect women and children, who make up the majority of those living in poverty. Three testimonies from women suffering from the extraction industries, from unsustainable energy and agrofuels and from landgrabbing will be presented. The women’s major group supports the transformation from the current economic system to a sustainable and equitable economic system which ensures gender equality, human rights and environmental justice and supports sustainable livelihoods and poverty eradication. Examples of initiatives towards sustainable and equitable economies will be shown, from assuring women’s access and control to land and resources, developing local, fair and ecological production and consumption, and increasing women’s participation in decision making, will be shared.
09:30 - 11:00
Youth with Disabilities and sustainable Development.
African Youth with Disability Network (AYWDN)
African Youth with Disability Network (AYWDN)
Youth with Disabilities and sustainable Development.
Lead organizer:
African Youth with Disability Network (AYWDN)
Room:
T-5
The side event will focus on raising awareness on the importance of involving young people with disabilities and other marginalized and vulnerable young populations in the social,economic and political development processes contributing to sustainable development of our countries,Countries , Continents and the world.It will share best practices of involving the marginalised and vulnerable Youth populations in the programmes and activities contributing to sustainable development.
09:30 - 11:00
Scenarios and Options for Integrated and Coordinated IFSD
Lead organizer:
Earth Council
Room:
T-6
The current Institutional Framework for Sustainable Development (IFSD) suffers from lack of coherence, coordination and integration. It is defined by the blindness of economic and social policy making to environmental integrity; and very weak connections and coordination among governance levels, i.e. global, regional, and national. These shortcomings result in the persistent gap between sustainable development policy formulation and implementation.
There have been strong clamours for institutional changes both from civil society and governments. Three inter-related changes are proposed: (1) introduction of sustainable development goals (SDGs), (2) creation of sustainable development council (SDC), and (3) strengthening and closely integrating regional and national bodies to the global body. How to undertake these reforms in a way that would strengthen the integration of the sustainable development pillars, and ensure the effective participation of civil society, is the question that begs in-depth discussion and widest participation of stakeholders, hence this side event.
There have been strong clamours for institutional changes both from civil society and governments. Three inter-related changes are proposed: (1) introduction of sustainable development goals (SDGs), (2) creation of sustainable development council (SDC), and (3) strengthening and closely integrating regional and national bodies to the global body. How to undertake these reforms in a way that would strengthen the integration of the sustainable development pillars, and ensure the effective participation of civil society, is the question that begs in-depth discussion and widest participation of stakeholders, hence this side event.
09:30 - 11:00
Quebec's Plan Nord: Towards a New Global Model for Sustainable Develop
Pew Environment Group
Pew Environment Group
Quebec's Plan Nord: Towards a New Global Model for Sustainable Develop
Lead organizer:
Pew Environment Group
Room:
T-8
Plan Nord is a sustainable development initiative covering the 1.2 million square kilometer northern boreal region of Quebec – a nearly pristine area twice the size of France.
The area is home to a significant portion of the Canadian Boreal, the largest intact forest ecosystem on Earth, and the world’s largest storehouse of carbon.
Through the Plan Nord, Quebec has brought together businesses, scientists, conservationists, aboriginal leaders and local communities to find the best ways to balance economic development with conservation, including protecting 50% of the north from all industrial activity, through an innovative ecological planning process.
The commitments of the Plan Nord to integrate economic development with conservation biology and sustainable development on a landscape scale, in a manner that respects the culture and rights of aboriginal people, have the potential to form the basis for a new global model for sustainable development.
The area is home to a significant portion of the Canadian Boreal, the largest intact forest ecosystem on Earth, and the world’s largest storehouse of carbon.
Through the Plan Nord, Quebec has brought together businesses, scientists, conservationists, aboriginal leaders and local communities to find the best ways to balance economic development with conservation, including protecting 50% of the north from all industrial activity, through an innovative ecological planning process.
The commitments of the Plan Nord to integrate economic development with conservation biology and sustainable development on a landscape scale, in a manner that respects the culture and rights of aboriginal people, have the potential to form the basis for a new global model for sustainable development.
09:30 - 11:00
9 Months to Save the World: Mother Key to Sustainable Development
World Organisation of Prenatal Education Associations (OMAEP)
World Organisation of Prenatal Education Associations (OMAEP)
9 Months to Save the World: Mother Key to Sustainable Development
Lead organizer:
World Organisation of Prenatal Education Associations (OMAEP)
Room:
T-10
The twenty years following the 1992 Rio Earth Summit have clearly shown that the current global challenges will not be solved by the same way of thinking that caused them. If we are to create the necessary paradigm shift to ensure not only the survival but the thriving of humanity and the earth, we must turn towards the very roots of our existence. Over four decades of prenatal science and the discovery of "epi-genetics" confirm that during the primal period, from conception to early childhood, the foundation for every human being's relationship with their environment is formed. Human behaviour is determined by this factor. Mothers are children's first environment where the seeds of peace, prosperity, intelligence and sustainability can be sown and nurtured. They must be empowered and supported in their major role in the sustainability and future of our planet.
11:30 - 13:00
Resource Environment and Sustainable Development
Chinese Society for Sustainable Development
Chinese Society for Sustainable Development
Resource Environment and Sustainable Development
Lead organizer:
Chinese Society for Sustainable Development
Room:
T-9
This side event will focus on the topic of resource, environment and sustainable development, which has attracted attentions from China and all over the world. The speakers will talk about the resource, environment and sustainable development in China, with regard to different areas and industries. It will include the status, achievements, challenges, as well as technology innovations. The speaker from UFRJ, Brazil will talk about the overall situation in Brazil. The discussion will focus on how to maintain the achievement and solve the problems related to resource, environment and sustainable development, not only in China and Brazil, but also in other developing countries. This side event is expected to show to the world the progress and efforts as well as challenges of sustainable development in China and Brazil, which is the sound from the developing countries in UNCSD/Rio+20.
11:30 - 13:00
Best practices and technology opportunities for farmers in South Ameri
CropLife International
CropLife International
Best practices and technology opportunities for farmers in South Ameri
Lead organizer:
CropLife International
Room:
T-5
Debates on agriculture often pit smallholder agriculture versus large-scale agriculture. However this vision fails to take into account the variety of agriculture systems that co-exist around the world and the technologies and best practices that can be shared by farmers at different scale.
The roundtable discussion will present a study on best practices in agriculture in Latin America as a basis for discussion regarding which practices can be shared and scaled up to improve sustainability and enable smallholder farmers to take advantage of market and regional integration opportunities.
The roundtable discussion will present a study on best practices in agriculture in Latin America as a basis for discussion regarding which practices can be shared and scaled up to improve sustainability and enable smallholder farmers to take advantage of market and regional integration opportunities.
11:30 - 13:00
Social justice for future generations
World Future Council
World Future Council
Social justice for future generations
Lead organizer:
World Future Council
Room:
T-8
People from around the world will be watching for their leaders to make the right decisions at Rio which bring dignity, wellbeing and prosperity to all, and in so doing sets a strong legacy for generations to come. This event brings together a broad perspective, to hear from high level speakers sharing their views on safeguarding a sustainable future - an essential requirement to ensure a meaningful outcome at Rio+20. We will discuss the possible Rio outcomes and what they mean for child and youth representatives (Rio+twenties, terre des hommes) , representatives of networks committed to social justice (Social Watch), the rights of nature (Earth Charter Initiative), practitioners in the field of future generations (Ombudspersons) and internationally recognized authorities on future justice governance (The Elders, World Future Council).
11:30 - 13:00
Minatreaming Organic Agriculture as a Means of Implementation
International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM)
International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM)
Minatreaming Organic Agriculture as a Means of Implementation
Lead organizer:
International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM)
Room:
T-6
Governments with established organic green economies and effective enabling policies that support sustainable agriculture and which address hunger and poverty will share their experiences. UN agencies and humanitarian organizations will outline how organic practices can unlock the potential of smallholder farmers for rural development and food and nutrition security. International volunteer organizations will present the case for integrating skilled volunteers into implementation strategies. IFOAM, the world’s organic farming umbrella organization, with 870 member organizations in 120 countries will confirm its contribution to the outcome of Rio+20 by outlining how it will facilitate the transition by systematically making its global networks and policy and technical expertise readily available to stakeholders. The panel will explore how Rio+20 can accelerate the uptake of organic agriculture including through its mainstreaming into policies and initiatives such as CAADP, CSA, Zero Net Land Degradation, Purchase for Progress, Zero Hunger Programs and global research programs.
11:30 - 13:00
Green Economy and Equity
Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (EED)
Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (EED)
Green Economy and Equity
Lead organizer:
Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (EED)
Room:
T-3
By many, the concept of Green Economy is seen as a major milestone towards a sustainable development. On the other hand, lot of NGOs have expressed deep concerns. In their view the discussions on Green Economy in the Rio+20 preparation process contribute to narrowing the idea of sustainable development to a one-sided concept that especially lacks equity, social justice and human rights.
The Side Event will present the various views and discuss pathways to implement sustainable development in a way that integrates social equity, eco-justice and the preservation of the environment.
The Side Event will present the various views and discuss pathways to implement sustainable development in a way that integrates social equity, eco-justice and the preservation of the environment.
11:30 - 13:00
Economic and policy drivers of deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon
Institute for Applied Economic Research (Instituto de Pesquisa Economica Aplicada) - IPEA
Institute for Applied Economic Research (Instituto de Pesquisa Economica Aplicada) - IPEA
Economic and policy drivers of deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon
Lead organizer:
Institute for Applied Economic Research (Instituto de Pesquisa Economica Aplicada) - IPEA
Room:
T-10
This side event aims at reviewing the recent economic and social drivers of the deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon region, as well as analyzing to which extent environmental policies have been effective in decreasing deforestation rates recently. New policy proposals that combine forest conservation and sustainable use with socioeconomic development and a greener economy in the Amazon will be discussed.
The event starts with an introduction to policies that are in place to combat illegal forest loss and follows with presentations of new research results based on quantitative analyses of deforestation dynamics and their empirical linkages with economic variables and environmental regulations.
Panelists will engage the audience in a debate focusing on potential ways to enhancing the effectiveness of forest conservation policies against the backdrop of social and economic development of the region as well as Brazil’s pledge to achieve the ambitious conservation targets proposed in Copenhagen.
The event starts with an introduction to policies that are in place to combat illegal forest loss and follows with presentations of new research results based on quantitative analyses of deforestation dynamics and their empirical linkages with economic variables and environmental regulations.
Panelists will engage the audience in a debate focusing on potential ways to enhancing the effectiveness of forest conservation policies against the backdrop of social and economic development of the region as well as Brazil’s pledge to achieve the ambitious conservation targets proposed in Copenhagen.
11:30 - 13:00
Green Jobs: a chance for Youth!
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Green Jobs: a chance for Youth!
Lead organizer:
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Room:
T-4
Youth are faced with unprecedented levels of unemployment. But the prospects of greening economies now offer potential for a wide range of new jobs to be created. The challenge is to seize the major opportunities for decent work the emerging new green sectors and by making existing jobs both more decent and greener at the same time. A sharper focus on youth may prove to be an important accelerator for making progress on all three dimensions of sustainable development. Significant progress can be made in poverty eradication and social inclusion by making green jobs a reality
The side event would pave the way for a global partnership for green jobs, scaling up existing efforts, identifying the policy levers and crafting a global funding mechanism.
The side event would pave the way for a global partnership for green jobs, scaling up existing efforts, identifying the policy levers and crafting a global funding mechanism.
13:30 - 15:00
Contributing to the greening of economies and poverty alleviation
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Contributing to the greening of economies and poverty alleviation
Lead organizer:
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Room:
P3-3
Global efforts towards green economies and addressing poverty are sensitive to weather and climate variability and change. Development targets are at risk as food production, food security, disaster risk reduction, health epidemics, access to water, energy, tourism, etc., in many countries are dominated by weather and climate. Use of scientifically sound climate services can support better climate risk management, and in taking advantage of climate opportunities to increase productivity and promote sustainable development.
There is a significant gap between needs for climate services and their current provision, particularly in least developed and developing countries. Present capabilities to provide climate services do not exploit all we know about climate, and are not delivering their full potential benefits. This event, organized by the World Meteorological Organization and partner UN agencies will provide information on the contribution of the Global Framework for Climate Services in support of greening of economies and poverty reduction
There is a significant gap between needs for climate services and their current provision, particularly in least developed and developing countries. Present capabilities to provide climate services do not exploit all we know about climate, and are not delivering their full potential benefits. This event, organized by the World Meteorological Organization and partner UN agencies will provide information on the contribution of the Global Framework for Climate Services in support of greening of economies and poverty reduction
13:30 - 15:00
New Global Governance Mechanisms for Boosting Green Innovation
United Nations University (UNU)
United Nations University (UNU)
New Global Governance Mechanisms for Boosting Green Innovation
Lead organizer:
United Nations University (UNU)
Room:
T-6
It is expected that the Rio+20 Conference on Sustainable Development will lead to stronger political commitment by countries, major groups and international organizations for forging a credible institutional framework for a more sustainable development across the globe. Policies and action plans need to be formulated to steer the mainstream economy towards a greener path that can address the twin challenges of climate change and eradication of poverty. However, we need more innovation capacity to generate tools and mechanisms to transform broad concepts into practical results for the implementation of such commitments. This side event will discuss how we can develop international mechanisms to boost the capacity of societies to innovate in order to achieve the goals of sustainable development.
13:30 - 15:00
Voices from Asia Pacific: Just and Sustainable Development Goals for Women
Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD)
Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD)
Voices from Asia Pacific: Just and Sustainable Development Goals for Women
Lead organizer:
Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD)
Room:
T-3
This event will explore what a feminist, rights-based approach to development might look like. It will consider possible rights-based, sustainable and just development goals particularly relevant to Asia Pacific rural and indigenous women by assessing the progress and gaps for the last 20 years. Despite rural and indigenous women of Asia Pacific being most affected by unsustainable growth models of development, they are rarely the architects of global development policies. Yet rural and indigenous women have significant knowledge around sustainable practices and their development needs. This panel draws from a series of consultations with rural and indigenous women of Asia Pacific to propose some development indicators that are focused on the sustainable enjoyment of human rights where human rights principles of equality, non-discrimination, participation and representation, transparency and accountability, international cooperation and solidarity determine people’s development.
13:30 - 15:00
TEEB for Water and Wetlands
Ramsar Convention
Ramsar Convention
TEEB for Water and Wetlands
Lead organizer:
Ramsar Convention
Room:
P3-6
The Millennium ecosystem assessment (MA, 2005) presented a solid evidence base on the loss of wetlands and associated loss of ecosystem services. This was a seminal piece of work, clarifying to the biodiversity community, and wider scientific establishment, the need for action. There was, however, insufficient policy response.
The TEEB initiative, which built on the MA, has demonstrated the policy usefulness of presenting economic arguments on the value of nature, and targeting the messages to different audiences – international and national policy makers, local and regional policy makers and administrators, business, the academic community and citizens (www.teebweb.org; TEEB 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011). The use of the tools and language of economics can help communicate to some audiences that might otherwise overlook the importance of nature.
The TEEB initiative, which built on the MA, has demonstrated the policy usefulness of presenting economic arguments on the value of nature, and targeting the messages to different audiences – international and national policy makers, local and regional policy makers and administrators, business, the academic community and citizens (www.teebweb.org; TEEB 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011). The use of the tools and language of economics can help communicate to some audiences that might otherwise overlook the importance of nature.
13:30 - 15:00
Sustainable Transport in the Cities of the Future
International Union of Railways (UIC)
International Union of Railways (UIC)
Sustainable Transport in the Cities of the Future
Lead organizer:
International Union of Railways (UIC)
Room:
T-5
This Side Event will provide an expert view from leading practitioners from the field of sustainable mobility in developed countries and emerging economies, and will conclude with proposals on including this topic in the outcome document of Rio+20. The Side Event will focus on sustainable transport in citites, to correspond to the secttion on citieis in the Zero Draft document. Partners are from the global public transport sector (metro, bus, railways), project specialists and research institutes. This Side Event would offer delegates the opportunity to cover all the key issues of sustainable mobility in cities in one single event.
13:30 - 15:00
Sustainable Development index methodology-possible options
Lead organizer:
Armenia
Room:
P3-B
During the Rio Summit in 1992 it was decided to develop a Sustainable Development Index in the coming years. Countries and international organizations were invited to make their contribution. This target has not been fully achieved during the last 20 year.
Several multi-stakeholders consultation processes conducted in Armenia within the framework of Rio + 20 preparation, analysis of different thematic and assessment reports, including Human development report and others. Experts’ observations have revealed that those assessments and statement on the progress achieved doesn’t necessarily reflect the country’s reality.
Taking into consideration that Armenia was one of the first countries piloting calculation of SD indexes, the Armenian Government decided to update the existing set of SD indicators and to present the country’s approaches to the issue at the side-event during the RIO+20 Conference, based on its own experience and recent achievements across the globe.
Several multi-stakeholders consultation processes conducted in Armenia within the framework of Rio + 20 preparation, analysis of different thematic and assessment reports, including Human development report and others. Experts’ observations have revealed that those assessments and statement on the progress achieved doesn’t necessarily reflect the country’s reality.
Taking into consideration that Armenia was one of the first countries piloting calculation of SD indexes, the Armenian Government decided to update the existing set of SD indicators and to present the country’s approaches to the issue at the side-event during the RIO+20 Conference, based on its own experience and recent achievements across the globe.
13:30 - 15:00
Building a Global Climate Registry
The Climate Registry
The Climate Registry
Building a Global Climate Registry
Lead organizer:
The Climate Registry
Room:
T-8
The Global Registry Alliance (GRA) is a consortium of programs worldwide actively supporting efforts to measure and manage greenhouse gas emissions. The mission of the GRA is to improve human & institutional capacity to address climate change through the use of credible, transparent standards for carbon measurement and management. Three GHG Programs – TCR, ECR and GVces – are working with over 500 organizations to measure, report, verify and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Reporting organizations include corporations, government agencies, universities and more, representing more than 30 sectors worldwide.
Each program builds on the framework of the GHG Protocol, and uses similar tools such as online reporting software, a detailed reporting protocol, verification protocols, and trainings to collect data from companies, local governments, universities and more. Using these tools, reporters measure their carbon footprint in a transparent, accurate and standardized way, and then track their emissions over time as they manage their GHG performance.
Each program builds on the framework of the GHG Protocol, and uses similar tools such as online reporting software, a detailed reporting protocol, verification protocols, and trainings to collect data from companies, local governments, universities and more. Using these tools, reporters measure their carbon footprint in a transparent, accurate and standardized way, and then track their emissions over time as they manage their GHG performance.
13:30 - 15:00
Community Enabled Sustainable Development
Global 2000 (2012) International
Global 2000 (2012) International
Community Enabled Sustainable Development
Lead organizer:
Global 2000 (2012) International
Room:
T-9
Building the case for an integrated and collaborative model of Community Development for Urban or Rural community upgrading. By making available: Capital through Micro-Financing, Highly Efficient Housing with very low power requirements, Safe Water, Improved Food Production, and Efficient Energy Systems communities can be upgraded and set on the path to long term sustainability with income generating opportunities, low power consumption and higher plant yields. Providing the tools for these mechanisms is the most effective way to reduce poverty and change the living condition of families for generations. In this model the community is provided the tools, technology, training, and skills needed to set a new direction for their future.
13:30 - 15:00
How to create an equitable and sustainable green economy
Danish 92 Group
Danish 92 Group
How to create an equitable and sustainable green economy
Lead organizer:
Danish 92 Group
Room:
P3-E
One of the main topics at the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Rio in June is green economy. But what should a green economy include? And how can a green economy lead to an equitable sustainable development? These two questions will be discussed at a side event arranged by the Danish 92 Group, Oil Change International and a group of other NGO representatives. The discussion will be lead by examining some of the key perspectives in the publication ‘Building an Equitable Green Economy’publiced by the Danish 92 Group as an input to Rio+20, which is identifying elements of the green economy as a tool for sustainable development and provides a framework that assess the outcomes of Rio+20. Further, it presents five working principles that will be put in the context of the current discussions on Rio+20.
13:30 - 15:00
Commerce Environnement & Développement
ENDA Tiers Monde
ENDA Tiers Monde
Commerce Environnement & Développement
Lead organizer:
ENDA Tiers Monde
Room:
T-10
Les problèmes environnementaux liés au commerce international posent une série de difficultés. L’un des principaux défis est le problème d’accès aux marchés internationaux aussi bien pour les produits agricoles que pour les produits industriels. Ces défis se manifestent concrètement à travers les subventions, les barrières techniques et les mesures sanitaires et phytosanitaires, entre autres. La situation du continent est d’autant plus difficile dans ce domaine, que peu de pays, sinon aucun, participent aux enceintes internationales d’élaboration des normes et standards internationaux en matière environnementale.
Les règles qui naissent de ces processus ne sont pas toujours favorables à l’accès des produits africains aux marchés des pays du Nord. Que ce soit pour les normes sanitaires ou phytosanitaires ou encore pour l’écoétiquetage, les pays africains ont besoin d’une assistance technique renforcée pour se garantir la mise en œuvre technique des normes internationales.
Les règles qui naissent de ces processus ne sont pas toujours favorables à l’accès des produits africains aux marchés des pays du Nord. Que ce soit pour les normes sanitaires ou phytosanitaires ou encore pour l’écoétiquetage, les pays africains ont besoin d’une assistance technique renforcée pour se garantir la mise en œuvre technique des normes internationales.
13:30 - 15:00
The Future We Want: Biodiversity in the Sustainable Development Goals
Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
The Future We Want: Biodiversity in the Sustainable Development Goals
Lead organizer:
Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
Room:
T-2
Biological diversity underpins ecosystem functioning and provides for food security, human health, the provision of clean air and water; it contributes to local livelihoods, and economic development, and is essential for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals, including poverty reduction.
The Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020, adopted by the tenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in 2010, and later endorsed by the 66th session of the United Nations General Assembly, sets out a vision for a world of "Living in harmony with nature" where "By 2050, biodiversity is valued, conserved, restored and wisely used, maintaining ecosystem services, sustaining a healthy planet and delivering benefits essential for all people."
The strategic plan and its vision represent a long-term plan that supports the three pillars of sustainable development. The side event will outline these linkages and a vision for the way forward.
The Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020, adopted by the tenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in 2010, and later endorsed by the 66th session of the United Nations General Assembly, sets out a vision for a world of "Living in harmony with nature" where "By 2050, biodiversity is valued, conserved, restored and wisely used, maintaining ecosystem services, sustaining a healthy planet and delivering benefits essential for all people."
The strategic plan and its vision represent a long-term plan that supports the three pillars of sustainable development. The side event will outline these linkages and a vision for the way forward.
13:30 - 15:00
Securing a sustainable and equitable future for all post-Rio+20
BioRegional Development Group
BioRegional Development Group
Securing a sustainable and equitable future for all post-Rio+20
Lead organizer:
BioRegional Development Group
Room:
T-4
This side event offers both inspiration and transferable learning from local, national and international initiatives that are demonstrating a green economy in practice using the One Planet Living sustainability approach, framework and 10 guiding principles.
In particular, Sustainable Development Goals and National Implementation Plans are being considered as important outcomes of Rio+20. Therefore governments will explain how their thinking is evolving with regard to developing and implementing SDGs and National Plans, and how they see the links to civil society and business, and the One Planet Living framework.
There will be a number of commitments being made by civil society, business and governments for post- Rio+20 implementation:
Presentations and commitments will be made by the governments of Belgium, Colombia and Kenya, multinational retailer Kingfisher plc, globally recognised planners and developers from Portugal and China- Pelicano and China Merchants Property Developer (CMPD), South America’s largest refridgeration supplier Imbera and international social enterprise BioRegional.
In particular, Sustainable Development Goals and National Implementation Plans are being considered as important outcomes of Rio+20. Therefore governments will explain how their thinking is evolving with regard to developing and implementing SDGs and National Plans, and how they see the links to civil society and business, and the One Planet Living framework.
There will be a number of commitments being made by civil society, business and governments for post- Rio+20 implementation:
Presentations and commitments will be made by the governments of Belgium, Colombia and Kenya, multinational retailer Kingfisher plc, globally recognised planners and developers from Portugal and China- Pelicano and China Merchants Property Developer (CMPD), South America’s largest refridgeration supplier Imbera and international social enterprise BioRegional.
15:30 - 17:00
Integrating the social dimensions of green economy into policy
United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD)
United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD)
Integrating the social dimensions of green economy into policy
Lead organizer:
United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD)
Room:
T-5
The preparatory process for Rio+20 has called for renewed attention to the social dimensions of development, however green economy and sustainable development debates have largely been dominated by economic and environmental concerns. This side event brings together policy-relevant lessons from recent research by UNRISD, UNESCO and ISSC, and focuses on the existing gaps and barriers that need to be overcome in order for the social dimensions of green economy to be better integrated into green economy decision-making. We outline what a ‘social lens’ on green economy might look like, pointing to the key role for social policy in addressing negative social impacts of transition, institutional change, and achieving policy coherence. These social dimensions are not add-ons to economic or environmental concerns, but underpin the process of structural transformation required to move towards development policies that are inclusive, equitable and sustainable. Finally, we highlight directions for future research in this area.
15:30 - 17:00
Connecting the dots: science, the IPCC and the policy picture
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
Connecting the dots: science, the IPCC and the policy picture
Lead organizer:
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
Room:
T-6
Policy-makers need to base their decisions on firm foundations. This is particularly important when addressing complex environmental, economic and social issues such as climate change. The IPCC was founded in 1988 to prepare a comprehensive and unbiased assessment of the risks of anthropogenic climate change, which provided the basis for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and it continues to provide scientific and technical information to support the Convention. The importance of IPCC assessments for the UNFCCC was highlighted in the Durban decisions and the IPCC’s rigorous assessment process has become a template for science-based assessments work. Besides comprehensive assessment reports, the IPCC produces special reports on emerging and other issues relevant for policy implementation and risk management at a country level. An examination of two recent special reports will take two of the key themes of the Conference, disaster risk reduction and energy, as examples.
15:30 - 17:00
Using markets to supply ecosystem services: how to make it happen?
Forum for Reforms Entrepreneurship and Sustainability (FORES)
Forum for Reforms Entrepreneurship and Sustainability (FORES)
Using markets to supply ecosystem services: how to make it happen?
Lead organizer:
Forum for Reforms Entrepreneurship and Sustainability (FORES)
Room:
T-10
"Biodiversity markets are on [the] trajectory from futuristic to unremarkable." - State of Biodiversity Markets (2010)
The need to protect ecosystem services (ES) is well recognised, but existing approaches have failed to stem their decline. One option is to rely on a market to 'price' these valuable services and provide a more sustainable level. Which ecosystem services are best fitted for market based measures, and what principles should the measures rely on?
FORES presents the results of their report “Using markets to supply ecosystem services: how to make it happen and invites a broader discussion on the opportunities and challenges of using environmental markets to improve the supply of ES.
The need to protect ecosystem services (ES) is well recognised, but existing approaches have failed to stem their decline. One option is to rely on a market to 'price' these valuable services and provide a more sustainable level. Which ecosystem services are best fitted for market based measures, and what principles should the measures rely on?
FORES presents the results of their report “Using markets to supply ecosystem services: how to make it happen and invites a broader discussion on the opportunities and challenges of using environmental markets to improve the supply of ES.
15:30 - 17:00
Engaging the private sector and catalysing change: a focus on REDD+
Institute for Conservation and Sustainable Development of Amazonas – IDESAM
Institute for Conservation and Sustainable Development of Amazonas – IDESAM
Engaging the private sector and catalysing change: a focus on REDD+
Lead organizer:
Institute for Conservation and Sustainable Development of Amazonas – IDESAM
Room:
T-3
Natural capital - our ecosystems, biodiversity and natural resources - is fundamental to the wellbeing and sustainable development of our societies. The annual value of services provided by nature is in the trillions of dollars. Too often, however, financial capital is deployed against natural capital, destroying long-term sustainability of our environment, as well as the human economy.
The side event will discuss the impacts that the ‘business-as-usual’ economic model is having on the planet’s ecosystems, people and biodiversity, as well as innovative ways for engaging private in forest conservation and land based sustainable activities. The barriers to shifting from today’s model to one in which natural capital is more accurately valued will be examined, as will potential pathways towards positive transformation and examples of private sector leadership and potential for replication and scale.
The side event will discuss the impacts that the ‘business-as-usual’ economic model is having on the planet’s ecosystems, people and biodiversity, as well as innovative ways for engaging private in forest conservation and land based sustainable activities. The barriers to shifting from today’s model to one in which natural capital is more accurately valued will be examined, as will potential pathways towards positive transformation and examples of private sector leadership and potential for replication and scale.
15:30 - 17:00
What Comes Next? An Interactive Dialogue on Youth Movements Beyond Rio
Lead organizer:
SustainUS
Room:
T-9
How can youth capture international momentum toward Rio+20 and cultivate innovative action that builds upon the achievements of Rio+20, while working to address its potential shortcomings? To begin answering this question, this side event will engage young leaders from around the world to share their successes, as well as their concerns, ideas and visions for achieving The Future We Want.
15:30 - 17:00
Framing SD Policy Dialogues: A Well-Prepared Society
Worldview Impact Foundation
Worldview Impact Foundation
Framing SD Policy Dialogues: A Well-Prepared Society
Lead organizer:
Worldview Impact Foundation
Room:
T-4
Twenty-first century challenges to global environmental security will require an unprecedented solidarity of purpose and concert of action from a well-prepared global society. Policy-makers are in a position to decide what to do and when to act based upon available evidence and their beliefs about the risks and benefits of a green economy strategy, including the development of institutional frameworks on sustainable development. Currently, we are using 19th and 20th century approaches and models to address 21st century issues. In order to increase the responsive capacity of nation states based upon 21st century models, then governance structures for sustainable development must be created as "learning systems" to understand what is working, what is not, what are the potential options. A successful outcome from Rio+20 would be a systems-wide framework that engages the public where attempts to meliorate one issue can alter or even exacerbate the impacts of another.
17:30 - 19:00
Natural Resources Crimes a challenge to Sustainable Development
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Natural Resources Crimes a challenge to Sustainable Development
Lead organizer:
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Room:
T-4
The side event seeks to advance our understanding of the relationship between transnational natural resources crimes and sustainable development at local and international level, to examine and analyze existing transnational policy and operational law enforcement responses, to map the strengths and weaknesses of the ways in which governments and other actors are responding to the challenges of transnational natural resources crimes, develop conceptual tools, and make recommendations to inform the Rio+20 agenda. Specifically, the event will have the following objectives:
• to bring together representative from governments, transnational crime and natural resources experts, international organizations, donors or aid agencies, private sector and civil society organizations to discuss how to counter transnational crime to ensure sustainable development
• To share experience and lesson learned on how each country to respond transnational crime
• To discuss possible cooperation and coordination among countries to counter transnational crime for the sake of sustainable development
• to bring together representative from governments, transnational crime and natural resources experts, international organizations, donors or aid agencies, private sector and civil society organizations to discuss how to counter transnational crime to ensure sustainable development
• To share experience and lesson learned on how each country to respond transnational crime
• To discuss possible cooperation and coordination among countries to counter transnational crime for the sake of sustainable development
17:30 - 19:00
Sustainable Development in International Courts and Tribunals
Centre for International Sustainable Development Law (CISDL)
Centre for International Sustainable Development Law (CISDL)
Sustainable Development in International Courts and Tribunals
Lead organizer:
Centre for International Sustainable Development Law (CISDL)
Room:
T-3
Since the 1992 Earth Summit, international courts and tribunals have become an important part of the institutional framework for sustainable development. Institutions such as the International Court of Justice, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights and the WTO Dispute Settlement Body, have resolved disputes using key principles of sustainable development law such as integration, equity, precaution and common but differentiated responsibility. This CISDL legal experts panel, drawing on a decade of legal research by the International Law for Sustainable Development Partnership (ILSD) launched at the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development, will explain the implications of recent judgments for sustainable development. Legal experts from both developing and developed countries will also identify emerging trends in sustainable development law. The event launches an online resource, a new Legal Working Paper Series on Sustainable Justice, and the next decade of the ILSD Partnership, with tools for legal analysis and compliance.
17:30 - 19:00
Think local, act global
Sustainable Development French Committee (Comité 21)
Sustainable Development French Committee (Comité 21)
Think local, act global
Lead organizer:
Sustainable Development French Committee (Comité 21)
Room:
T-8
Sub headlines: Toward a sustainable and humane territorial governance
The Club France Rio+20 suggests to investigate the conditions for good governance in sustainable development, at the territorial scale. Which tools can be used by local stakeholders? How are the responsibilities shared in the change to undertake? Enterprises, local authorities: which synergies for action? How to reconcile public and private policies for sustainable development?
The Club France Rio+20 suggests to investigate the conditions for good governance in sustainable development, at the territorial scale. Which tools can be used by local stakeholders? How are the responsibilities shared in the change to undertake? Enterprises, local authorities: which synergies for action? How to reconcile public and private policies for sustainable development?
17:30 - 19:00
Transparency and disclosure in the green economy
Carbon Disclosure Project
Carbon Disclosure Project
Transparency and disclosure in the green economy
Lead organizer:
Carbon Disclosure Project
Room:
T-6
This event explores how cities and the private sector can work together to create change on the ground, in the context of transparency and disclosure required for a green economy.
17:30 - 19:00
Green Procurement: a cross cutting strategy for green growth
International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
Green Procurement: a cross cutting strategy for green growth
Lead organizer:
International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
Room:
T-10
Why focus on Procurement? Because purchases by governments of goods, services and works account for 15-19% of GDP in industrialised countries and even more in emerging economies. When such large scale demand begins to specify that goods and services are produced in a sustainable manner, public procurement becomes a strong market incentive for green investment, innovation, production and growth. Global markets are also placing increasing expectations on private finance initiatives (PFIs) as a viable tool for green growth. PFIs are formal contractual agreements between the state and the private sector that crowd in private sector capital in procurement or commissioning of public infrastructure and services. While governments are looking to this model to crowd-in capital and share risks of infrastructure expansion, they are overlooking fact that PFIs will only deliver value for money, for both investor and public purse, if they are approached and designed as a long-term sustainable investment.
17:30 - 19:00
ESD as Driver of Change towards a Green Economy
Centre for Environment Education
Centre for Environment Education
ESD as Driver of Change towards a Green Economy
Lead organizer:
Centre for Environment Education
Room:
T-5
Commenting on the role of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Irina Bokova, UNESCO Director General mentioned that “ESD promotes the values and knowledge necessary to help women and men to cope with change, complexity and uncertainty, to adopt new consumption patterns, and to transform mindsets and behaviors” . When it comes to promoting ideas of sustainable development and green economy, education remains one of the most important short term, as well as long term tool we possess that can influence existing institutions or create new ones.
The Government of India, recognizing the importance of environmental education as far back as in 1984, had facilitated the creation of the Centre of Environment Education (CEE) as a Centre for Excellence. Since then CEE has expanded and has initiated and implemented numerous innovative ESD programmes across India, partnering with various UN such as UNESCO, UNEP, UNDP, WHO etc. accumulating a plethora of enlightening experiences and learnings.
The Government of India, recognizing the importance of environmental education as far back as in 1984, had facilitated the creation of the Centre of Environment Education (CEE) as a Centre for Excellence. Since then CEE has expanded and has initiated and implemented numerous innovative ESD programmes across India, partnering with various UN such as UNESCO, UNEP, UNDP, WHO etc. accumulating a plethora of enlightening experiences and learnings.
17:30 - 19:00
Low Carbon Agriculture
Brazil
Brazil
Low Carbon Agriculture
Lead organizer:
Brazil
Room:
T-9
The Low Carbon Agriculture Program (LCAP) is an activity under the Brazilian National Policy on Climate Change, established in 2009. The LCAP is a relevant tool to boost the green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication, creating projects for promoting integrated farming systems, rehabilitation of degraded pastures, organic agriculture, processing of animal waste, no-tillage planting, fixing biological nitrogen and other sustainable agricultural initiatives.
19:30 - 21:00
AICESIS side event
International Association of Economic and Social Councils and Similar Institutions (AICESIS)
International Association of Economic and Social Councils and Similar Institutions (AICESIS)
AICESIS side event
Lead organizer:
International Association of Economic and Social Councils and Similar Institutions (AICESIS)
Room:
T-3
To give to all participants of UN international conference RIO+20 on sustanaible development the vision of the organized civil society
19:30 - 21:00
Sustainable Rural Civilization
Romania
Romania
Sustainable Rural Civilization
Lead organizer:
Romania
Room:
P3-6
Addressing global sustainable development, taking into account the present reality and the objectives of Rio+20 should also pay attention to sustainable development of communities - both urban and rural. Traditional rural civilization for most developing countries is the main asset of their economic and social progress. Tradition and experience of rural communities on sustainable use of natural resources is certainly a model that should be supported and valued. Managing the main challenges of humanity, such us environmental degradation through loss of biodiversity, increasing the waste quantity, CO2 emissions and climate change certainly involves focusing on sustainable development of rural communities, not just urban communities. Romania has, like many other countries of the world an ancient tradition of rural civilization, reason for which humanity must not give up the experience of historically rural communities.
Saturday, 16 June 2012
11:30 - 13:00
The UN system Perspectives on Green Economy
United Nations Environment Management Group (EMG)
United Nations Environment Management Group (EMG)
The UN system Perspectives on Green Economy
Lead organizer:
United Nations Environment Management Group (EMG)
Room:
P3-F
The Environment Management Group will present the findings of its report “Working towards a balanced and inclusive green economy: A UN system-wide perspective" which was prepared to contribute to the Rio+20 Conference. The report prepared by 40 UN entities provides a picture on the UN system wide perspectives on the green economy and how the UN system could coherently support countries in transitioning to a green economy. The report is expected to facilitate a common understanding of the green economy approach and the measures required for the transition.
11:30 - 13:00
Green economy as an inducer of conservation in Brazilian Amazon
Fundo Vale para o Desenvolvimento Sustentavel
Fundo Vale para o Desenvolvimento Sustentavel
Green economy as an inducer of conservation in Brazilian Amazon
Lead organizer:
Fundo Vale para o Desenvolvimento Sustentavel
Room:
T-3
The green economy can be become real from local experiences, through projects that link production with less environmental impact and improving the quality of life of local populations. Whereas less than 1% of Amazon territory in Brazil is urbanized, it is essential to support initiatives in rural or forest ways. The Fundo Vale has supported several projects in the Brazilian Amazon who flock to this effect, to value the forest as a great asset market of the future. Working in network with recognized organizations acting in the Amazon, and international projection, these projects are developed in coordination in areas suffering strong anthropogenic pressure, constantly threatened by illegal logging. The event aims to show some experiments and their results, developed in the states of Pará, Mato Grosso and Amazonas.
11:30 - 13:00
Greening the Games:How Brazil’sWorld Cup is Driving Economic Changes
Green Building Council Brasil
Green Building Council Brasil
Greening the Games:How Brazil’sWorld Cup is Driving Economic Changes
Lead organizer:
Green Building Council Brasil
Room:
T-9
The 2014 World Cup involves a combined investment of more than US$114 billion across 12 Brazilian cities for the construction or renovation of 12 football stadiums plus transportation, hotels, and waste and water infrastructure to support millions of fans.
As the largest infrastructure project in the country’s history, preparations for the World Cup today will have long-lasting impacts on Brazil’s urban sectors. Planning for the Cup has provided Brazil with an opportunity to achieve sustainable, urban economic development that may not present itself again for decades or possibly centuries.
This event will feature a discussion on how World Cup investments can be leveraged for positive, long-term social and environmental benefits in Brazil’s cities, and how urban planning for global sporting events such as the World Cup and the Olympics can be models for sustainable urbanization on a global scale. Key themes: green building, low-carbon transit, green jobs, sustainable financing mechanisms.
As the largest infrastructure project in the country’s history, preparations for the World Cup today will have long-lasting impacts on Brazil’s urban sectors. Planning for the Cup has provided Brazil with an opportunity to achieve sustainable, urban economic development that may not present itself again for decades or possibly centuries.
This event will feature a discussion on how World Cup investments can be leveraged for positive, long-term social and environmental benefits in Brazil’s cities, and how urban planning for global sporting events such as the World Cup and the Olympics can be models for sustainable urbanization on a global scale. Key themes: green building, low-carbon transit, green jobs, sustainable financing mechanisms.
11:30 - 13:00
Launch: Reflection Group Report on Global Development Perspectives
Global Policy Forum Europe
Global Policy Forum Europe
Launch: Reflection Group Report on Global Development Perspectives
Lead organizer:
Global Policy Forum Europe
Room:
T-8
As a response to the multiple global crises, the Reflection Group will launch a comprehensive report that highlights the need for fundamental changes, in particular:
• Changes in fiscal and regulatory policies (at national and international levels) in order to overcome social inequalities and the degradation of nature and to strengthen sustainable economies.
• Changes in institutions and governance mechanisms (at national and international levels).
• Changes in the mindset, the guiding concepts, goals and indicators of development and societal progress.
At the side event prominent members of the Reflection Group will present key findings and policy recommendations of this report.
• Changes in fiscal and regulatory policies (at national and international levels) in order to overcome social inequalities and the degradation of nature and to strengthen sustainable economies.
• Changes in institutions and governance mechanisms (at national and international levels).
• Changes in the mindset, the guiding concepts, goals and indicators of development and societal progress.
At the side event prominent members of the Reflection Group will present key findings and policy recommendations of this report.
11:30 - 13:00
Sustainable Development and Inter-generational Equity Issues Dialogue
International Youth and Student Movement for the United Nations (ISMUN)
International Youth and Student Movement for the United Nations (ISMUN)
Sustainable Development and Inter-generational Equity Issues Dialogue
Lead organizer:
International Youth and Student Movement for the United Nations (ISMUN)
Room:
T-10
The dialogue will be of Panel Discussion and Workshop nature on making a link between Climate Justice, Carbon Debt, Development, and
Reparations.
Reparations.
11:30 - 13:00
The Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020
Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
The Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020
Lead organizer:
Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
Room:
P3-6
Protecting Biodiversity and the ecosystem services it provides is at the heart of sustainable development. The Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020, adopted in 2010 at the tenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), represents a coordinated and sustained response by governments and the United Nations system to the ongoing loss of biodiversity. In this side event, the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, along with its United Nations system partners will outline the mission and vision of the Strategy and show how biodiversity supports achievement of the three pillars of sustainable development. Representatives of the Interagency Task Force for the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 will speak about the role of the Plan in coordinating actions among stakeholders.
11:30 - 13:00
Feeding the World: Sustainable Agriculture & Innovation
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
Feeding the World: Sustainable Agriculture & Innovation
Lead organizer:
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
Room:
T-4
The challenges to feed the world’s population, which will reach 9 billion by 2050, are unprecedented—requiring more than a second green revolution. With climate change, global yields in 2050 could decrease by 20-30 percent if we cannot bring good agricultural practices, new technologies, farming methods, and supporting institutions to the world’s farmers. ‘Sustainable intensification’--a range of approaches for boosting agricultural production while reducing negative environmental impacts on agriculture--will be critical. However, despite the 2008 food crisis and environmental changes, public investments in agricultural research and extension are low. In the context of the ongoing debate as to which potential farming methods and technologies offer the greatest promise for investment and scale up, this panel will examine the contribution of sustainable agriculture sustainable intensification to agricultural productivity and resilience in the near and long term and how this contribution can be estimated and tracked.
11:30 - 13:00
Re-greening for Resilient Landscapes
World Vision International
World Vision International
Re-greening for Resilient Landscapes
Lead organizer:
World Vision International
Room:
T-6
Thematic focus:
Land, Water, Biodiversity, Livestock and Livelihoods
The drylands are the best chance we have to achieve multiple goals at a scale that has significant and durable impact. Globally, the drylands support 2.1 billion people, with the majority still dependent upon the success of extensive grazing systems and sustainable crop production intensification. Yet, drylands have been considered marginal – subject to degradation, loss of biodiversity and ineffective water management – while the people they support have been marginalized. Targeting drylands is key in the march towards sustainable development because of the strong connection between land degradation and desertification and other global issues, including climate change, droughts and floods, famine, poverty and social disruption).
Land, Water, Biodiversity, Livestock and Livelihoods
The drylands are the best chance we have to achieve multiple goals at a scale that has significant and durable impact. Globally, the drylands support 2.1 billion people, with the majority still dependent upon the success of extensive grazing systems and sustainable crop production intensification. Yet, drylands have been considered marginal – subject to degradation, loss of biodiversity and ineffective water management – while the people they support have been marginalized. Targeting drylands is key in the march towards sustainable development because of the strong connection between land degradation and desertification and other global issues, including climate change, droughts and floods, famine, poverty and social disruption).
13:00 - 15:00
From Rio to Cairo to Rio… and Beyond
Population Action International
Population Action International
From Rio to Cairo to Rio… and Beyond
Lead organizer:
Population Action International
Room:
T-9
Population dynamics have significant influence on sustainable development. Chapter 5 of Agenda 21 affirms the synergistic relationship between demographic factors and sustainable development, as well as the key role of women’s empowerment and reproductive health, including family planning. The chapter also calls for formulation of integrated national policies for environment and development, taking into account demographic trends and factors. These linkages were emphasized in the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Programme of Action, adopted in Cairo, Egypt in 1994. Virtually all development policies in Sub-Saharan Africa cite population growth as an inhibitor to efforts to alleviate poverty, ensure food security, preserve the environment, and improve the quality of human resources. However, little integration of population dynamics and environmentally sustainable development plans and programs has been achieved. Climate change has become the face of the international discourse on environmental sustainability, and it is increasingly seen as a major threat to sustainable development in Africa.
13:30 - 15:00
The Right to Water
CEDHA (Centro de Derechos Humanos y Ambiente)
CEDHA (Centro de Derechos Humanos y Ambiente)
The Right to Water
Lead organizer:
CEDHA (Centro de Derechos Humanos y Ambiente)
Room:
T-5
The aim of the Workshop is to check and to evaluate the evolution to local and international level of the Access to the Drinkable Water as human right, from her Firstly Summit of the Earth up to the current importance.
13:30 - 15:00
China's Progress on Sustainable Development & Expectations of Rio+20
Lead organizer:
China
Room:
T-2
There will be a comprehensive introduction of Chinafs efforts, progress and challenges in practicing sustainable development within the past decade. There will also be an introduction to the following strategies of China, a clarification of the expectations of the Chinese Government for this conference and its target and subject, and an introduction to the side conferences of Chinese government, and which will also present a video on Chinese national sustainable development
13:30 - 15:00
Sustainable Development in the Face of Rapid Climate Change: High Alpi
International Cryosphere Climate Initiative (ICCI)
International Cryosphere Climate Initiative (ICCI)
Sustainable Development in the Face of Rapid Climate Change: High Alpi
Lead organizer:
International Cryosphere Climate Initiative (ICCI)
Room:
T-6
Climate change is occurring twice as fast in regions such as the Arctic, Himalayas, Andes, and other alpine areas than in the rest of the globe, placing enormous pressures on the peoples who live there. Many of the communities so impacted comprise indigenous and other communities already often marginalized economically and socially in their societies. How can these communities find a new path towards development in the face of such rapid change, in ways that both preserve traditional ways of live, lead to the meeting of Millennium Development Goals; yet do not contribute even more to the environmental changes already occurring with rapid “cryospheric” climate change? What are the “cryosphere-specific” sustainable development measures most helpful to these regions? A panel discussion with representatives and experts from some of the most climate-impacted places on earth.
13:30 - 15:00
New Methodologies for Identifying and Tracking Targeted Aid Flows
Development Gateway
Development Gateway
New Methodologies for Identifying and Tracking Targeted Aid Flows
Lead organizer:
Development Gateway
Room:
T-8
The commitment to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI) is one of several attempts to open data and “democratize data.” These attempts will address the fact that little is known about how much aid actually reaches its intended beneficiaries and whether such assistance is effective. This problem is especially acute with respect to sustainable development, which is not systematically reported or tracked by aid donors or recipients. This lack of accessible and reliable information severs the feedback loop that ought to exist between donors and local stakeholders in developing countries. In turn, this limits donor and recipient knowledge on local needs and service delivery. It also significantly impedes efforts to monitor and evaluate the impact of environmentally-oriented and sustainable development projects on vulnerable populations. The calls for renewed commitments at the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) are even more of an impetus to ensure the effectiveness of these allocations.
13:30 - 15:00
Pro-poor Payment for Ecosystems Services: global knowledge networking
Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC)
Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC)
Pro-poor Payment for Ecosystems Services: global knowledge networking
Lead organizer:
Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC)
Room:
T-3
Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) is increasingly recognized as a tool for sustainable management of natural resources. Although PES was initially intended to achieve conservation goals, the dependence of the majority of rural populations upon local ecosystems have brought about a consideration of PES being designed to be both pro-poor and community-based.This can be achieved by integrating pro-development objectives into thedesign of PES schemes .ICRAF and the consortium WWF/CARE International, for example, proposed an approach of ‘pro-poor rewards for environmental services’ and ‘equitable payments for watershed services’ ,with the objective to deliver sustainable natural resource management and improve livelihoods for the rural poor.
The use of PES to address both environmental improvement and poverty reduction objectives represents debatable issue for a wider reception of the PES approach.
The use of PES to address both environmental improvement and poverty reduction objectives represents debatable issue for a wider reception of the PES approach.
13:30 - 13:30
Women’s Leadership in a Green Economy: Valuing Women’s Contributions t
Women Organizing for Change in Agriculture and Natural Resource Management (WOCAN)
Women Organizing for Change in Agriculture and Natural Resource Management (WOCAN)
Women’s Leadership in a Green Economy: Valuing Women’s Contributions t
Lead organizer:
Women Organizing for Change in Agriculture and Natural Resource Management (WOCAN)
Room:
T-10
Evidence from Indonesia, Cameroon and India presented in the panel demonstrates that empowering women as resource managers and entrepreneurs presents a powerful strategy that can be used to address both local and global environment concerns. But institutional gender blindness renders women’s contributions to climate change mitigation and adaptation invisible, and therefore not valued. National climate change policies and organizations overlook women’s value, in part because of biases that exclude women as leaders. Combined with their lower levels of education, time availability, formal property rights, and technical skills, this has resulted in an exclusion of women’s interests when climate change, REDD+, or renewable energy finance decisions are made. Means of providing value for women’s contributions to sustainable development and the green economy, discussed in the event, can address the risks of further marginalising women and jeopardising environmental sustainability initiatives posed by existing climate change finance mechanisms.
13:30 - 15:00
Sustainable Transport Contribution to Rio+20 and its Implementation
Partnership on Sustainable Low Carbon Transport
Partnership on Sustainable Low Carbon Transport
Sustainable Transport Contribution to Rio+20 and its Implementation
Lead organizer:
Partnership on Sustainable Low Carbon Transport
Room:
P3-A
Transport comprises a significant economic sector in most countries and is of particular relevance to the green economy theme of Rio+20 because of its potential for wide-ranging environmental, economic and social development benefits. There is a growing realization that the current rapid unrestrained growth in private motorization while improving access is not sustainable. This side event organized on behalf of the SLoCaT Partnership will present the contribution of the sustainable transport community to the Rio+20 Conference and its implementation. This includes: (a) a Roadmap for Sustainable Transport in the coming years including a set of targets and indicators, (b) voluntary commitments by a group of multilateral development banks as well other stakeholders on sustainable transport, and (c) description of proposed institutional framework for sustainable transport in the post Rio+20 period.
15:00 - 17:00
Assessing Sustainable Consumption and Production in Eastern Europe
Lead organizer:
UNENGO MAMA-86
Room:
T-10
Eastern Europe, which includes countries ranging from Baltic states to Caucasus, is an important region for the global progress towards sustainable development, yet the international community knows very little about the relevant policy change taking place there and, in particular, about the state of development of sustainable consumption and production (SCP) policies and practices. The event would allow to present an overview of the current situation with SCP policies in the 9 countries of the region (3 Baltic states plus 6 Eastern Partnership countries), prepared by experts from all the countries assessed, and share recommendations for policy-makers and major groups on how to advance SCP on the countries’ reform agenda with the interested audience.
15:30 - 17:00
Biodiversity Platform and Low Carbon Economic Development
Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
Biodiversity Platform and Low Carbon Economic Development
Lead organizer:
Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
Room:
T-9
The Inter-American Development Bank is reassessing its role in mainstreaming biodiversity conservation for enhancing the sustainability Latin America and the Caribbean. Therefore, the Bank is launching a Biodiversity Platform to complement the substantial work being advanced in climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Secondly, we partnered with the World Wildlife Fund, and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean for a joint analytical piece to assist decision makers in the accomplishment of a cleaner and more resilient development via cost-efficient strategies and alternative pathways for a green and, more resilient economy while considering social co-benefits.
Secondly, we partnered with the World Wildlife Fund, and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean for a joint analytical piece to assist decision makers in the accomplishment of a cleaner and more resilient development via cost-efficient strategies and alternative pathways for a green and, more resilient economy while considering social co-benefits.
15:30 - 17:00
Promoting Responsible Corporate Conduct: The OECD Guidelines for MNEs
CEDHA (Centro de Derechos Humanos y Ambiente)
CEDHA (Centro de Derechos Humanos y Ambiente)
Promoting Responsible Corporate Conduct: The OECD Guidelines for MNEs
Lead organizer:
CEDHA (Centro de Derechos Humanos y Ambiente)
Room:
T-5
Last year the international community has advanced in developing standards for responsible corporate conduct, mainly in the field of human rights respect. Examples of these are the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises who has reviewed and approved the new version of the Guide in May 2011; other is the UN Human Rights Council who approved the Policy Framework (2008) and its Guiding Principles (June 2011) for Human Rights and Transnational Corporations. These are standards approved at an intergovernmental level promoting concrete conduct standards linking the needed implementation of due diligence concept particularly in the field of human rights. The impact to sustainable development that MNEs have is of such important that in many developing countries are practically leading the investments agenda for the country as well. Responsible conduct is required for all 3 pillars of Sustainable Development and for improving a better and green economy pattern in the developing path.
15:30 - 17:00
Forêt, Économie Verte et Lutte contre la Pauvreté
Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF)
Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF)
Forêt, Économie Verte et Lutte contre la Pauvreté
Lead organizer:
Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF)
Room:
T-4
La forêt est bien plus qu’un puits de carbone ou un stock de ressources ligneuses et d’énergie. Elle se situe au cœur de très nombreuses préoccupations environnementales et sociétales majeures. Elle est pourvoyeuse d’une multitude de ressources et de services, dont certains cruciaux pour la survie de l’humanité, pouvant alimenter une économie verte soutenant l’éradication de la pauvreté.
15:30 - 17:00
Central American community agro-forestry: climate and food security
Central American Indeginous and Peasant Coordinator of Communal Agroforestry, ACICAFOC
Central American Indeginous and Peasant Coordinator of Communal Agroforestry, ACICAFOC
Central American community agro-forestry: climate and food security
Lead organizer:
Central American Indeginous and Peasant Coordinator of Communal Agroforestry, ACICAFOC
Room:
T-3
Climate change, poverty, energy and water scarcity, natural disasters and food crisis, are issues affecting especially the most vulnerable in the world. Central America is no exception, and a way to face these matters has been through community agro-forestry. Using concrete cases and experiences, we will show how an arrangement of different stakeholders and public-private alliances, government policies committed to sustainable development, south-south cooperation experiences, transparency and accountability, along with community and producers’ participation in productive schemes has been a successful combination in Central America.
We will show how agro-forestry aides at reducing poverty, creating jobs, guaranteeing food security, using water efficiently and adapting to climate change.
Agro-forestry is a clear example that it is possible to produce harmonically with the environment, in a social equitable and economically profitable way. Community agro-forestry is a practical and tangible example of what green economy and sustainable development are about.
We will show how agro-forestry aides at reducing poverty, creating jobs, guaranteeing food security, using water efficiently and adapting to climate change.
Agro-forestry is a clear example that it is possible to produce harmonically with the environment, in a social equitable and economically profitable way. Community agro-forestry is a practical and tangible example of what green economy and sustainable development are about.
15:30 - 17:00
Agro ecological farming can feed the world: in practice
Faith based organisations, by Franciscans International
Faith based organisations, by Franciscans International
Agro ecological farming can feed the world: in practice
Lead organizer:
Faith based organisations, by Franciscans International
Room:
T-2
Franciscans International (FI), Dominicans for Justice and Peace (DfJP), Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance (EAA), Edmund Rice International (ERI), Good shepherd Sisters Association (GSSA) have extensive networks at the grassroots level and with farmers’ organizations throughout the world. Their activities include promoting people-centered development and human rights, and advocating for peace and justice, for just and sustainable production and consumption of food, and for environmental protection.
The proposed side event on “Agro ecological farming can feed the world: Ecologically and socially sustainable agriculture in practice” will demonstrate how agro ecological farming respects the limits of the planet’s ecosystem, integrates traditional knowledge from local communities, reduces waste, and can serve as a means to advance rural communities towards food and technological sovereignty.
The proposed side event on “Agro ecological farming can feed the world: Ecologically and socially sustainable agriculture in practice” will demonstrate how agro ecological farming respects the limits of the planet’s ecosystem, integrates traditional knowledge from local communities, reduces waste, and can serve as a means to advance rural communities towards food and technological sovereignty.
15:30 - 17:00
Oceans for the future – How can we achieve marine reserve targets?
Zoological Society of London
Zoological Society of London
Oceans for the future – How can we achieve marine reserve targets?
Lead organizer:
Zoological Society of London
Room:
P3-B
With Rio +20 comes the opportunity to highlight and reinforce the commitments that nations across the globe have already made to our oceans. A healthy and resilient marine environment is crucial to achieving sustainable development and securing marine resources for present and future generations. Why then has progress towards marine protection been so slow, where are the major gaps and what can realistically be done to fill those gaps and meet international targets? These are all questions the Marine Reserves Coalition (MRC) will be addressing at Rio +20, in light of the vital role healthy oceans play in sustainable development and in the social and economic well-being of human populations across the globe. Bringing together a mixture of scientists, policy experts and decision-makers, the MRC side event will reinforce international targets for marine protection and outline the road to achieving those targets through the designation of marine reserves.
15:30 - 17:00
Greening the Chinese Economy:Best Practices in Business and Government
Chinese Association for International Understanding
Chinese Association for International Understanding
Greening the Chinese Economy:Best Practices in Business and Government
Lead organizer:
Chinese Association for International Understanding
Room:
T-6
The Chinese Association for International Understanding (CAFIU) is a non-profit organization aiming at enhancing mutual understanding and cooperation between China and other countries. For our side event, we will invite roughly seven key speakers from different sectors with presentations of carefully selected best business practices and policies. These speakers will also lead parallel group discussions with attendees at the event. By this we aim to promote intellectual exchanges between China and the international community in terms of transiting to a green economy and alleviating poverty. Confirmed presenters include the representatives from Chinese business sector as well as local authorities, such as Wang Shi, CEO of Wanke Architecture Company and Li Jun, chief of Guiyang City. We have also invited Martin Lees, former Secretary-General of Club of Rome and Xu Kuangdi, vice chairman of 10th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, to share their insights.
15:30 - 17:00
National Learning and Skills Strategies to Advance a Green Transition
United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
National Learning and Skills Strategies to Advance a Green Transition
Lead organizer:
United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
Room:
P3-A
The transition to inclusive, green and climate resilient development creates unprecedented needs, challenges and opportunities for strengthening human resources and skills development. This critical human capacity development dimension of green development has received specific attention in several recent international flagship reports, including:
• the report of the Secretary-General’s High Level Panel on Global Sustainability “Resilient People, Resilient Planet: A Future Worth Choosing” (2012);
• the 2012 UNEP foresight report “21 Issues for the 21st Century” (2012);
• the ILO report “Skills for Green Jobs: A Global View (2011)”; and the
• UN Environmental Management Group (EMG) report “Working towards a Balanced and Inclusive Green Economy: A United Nations System-wide Perspective” (2012).
• the report of the Secretary-General’s High Level Panel on Global Sustainability “Resilient People, Resilient Planet: A Future Worth Choosing” (2012);
• the 2012 UNEP foresight report “21 Issues for the 21st Century” (2012);
• the ILO report “Skills for Green Jobs: A Global View (2011)”; and the
• UN Environmental Management Group (EMG) report “Working towards a Balanced and Inclusive Green Economy: A United Nations System-wide Perspective” (2012).
15:30 - 17:00
Culture and cultural diversity as the 4th pillar of sustainability
Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ)
Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ)
Culture and cultural diversity as the 4th pillar of sustainability
Lead organizer:
Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ)
Room:
T-11
Culture and Cultural Diversity play an important role in sustainable development. Culture fosters economic growth, helps individuals and communities to expand their life choices, is important to adapt to change and raising the resilience of social-ecological systems. As the Preamble of UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions states “cultural diversity creates a rich and varied world, which increases the range of choices and nurtures human capacities and values, and therefore is a mainspring for sustainable development for communities, peoples and nations”. Article 13 of the above Convention establishes that “Parties shall endeavour to integrate culture in their development policies at all levels for the creation of conditions conducive to sustainable development (...)”
Despite the importance of culture and cultural diversity and the conventional dispositions, the recognition of their role in sustainable development is not well designed in the international community.
Despite the importance of culture and cultural diversity and the conventional dispositions, the recognition of their role in sustainable development is not well designed in the international community.
15:30 - 17:00
Democratization of International Relations – Role of UN World Conferen
Conference of NGOs
Conference of NGOs
Democratization of International Relations – Role of UN World Conferen
Lead organizer:
Conference of NGOs
Room:
T-8
This Side Event will look at how UN World Conferences have played a key role in
shaping the policy and programme priorities of the United Nations, as well as
enhancing UN interaction with world civil society and public opinion. Environment
and sustainable development issues have been of major significance in the UN world
conference processes, drawing in ever more stakeholders. The Side Event will
examine their impact on all stakeholders. It will review the follow-up
mechanisms - including relevant UN Conventions - created for implementation of
World Conference agreements, notably if and how they have secured broad NGO and public involvement in implementation structures. The Side Event will explore lessons for enhanced NGO participation in the follow-up mechanisms to UNCSD.Word
shaping the policy and programme priorities of the United Nations, as well as
enhancing UN interaction with world civil society and public opinion. Environment
and sustainable development issues have been of major significance in the UN world
conference processes, drawing in ever more stakeholders. The Side Event will
examine their impact on all stakeholders. It will review the follow-up
mechanisms - including relevant UN Conventions - created for implementation of
World Conference agreements, notably if and how they have secured broad NGO and public involvement in implementation structures. The Side Event will explore lessons for enhanced NGO participation in the follow-up mechanisms to UNCSD.Word
Sunday, 17 June 2012
09:30 - 11:00
Community based climate resilient forests: Pathways to green economy,
Lead organizer:
Nepal
Room:
T-9
Nepal is leading the community based forest management and witnessing substantial post-conflict political, institutional, economic and social transformations. The forestry sector is also facing a number of unfolding challenges and opportunities, resulting from changes within and outside the sector. At this juncture of Rio+ 20, the forestry sector of Nepal will be organizing a side event as the UNCSD provides opportunity a forum for a debate on global opportunities and set priority action.
The objectives:
• Articulate the linkages among community based forests, climate change, livelihood and the multiple facets of the green economy
• Discuss on how forests and green economy are mutually dependent; and focus on how community based forests play key roles
Four speakers will provide presentation on the following three topics: (a) nexuses between green economy and Forest - livelihood and climate change; (b) sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation; and (c) the way to and from Rio for the forestry stakeholder
The objectives:
• Articulate the linkages among community based forests, climate change, livelihood and the multiple facets of the green economy
• Discuss on how forests and green economy are mutually dependent; and focus on how community based forests play key roles
Four speakers will provide presentation on the following three topics: (a) nexuses between green economy and Forest - livelihood and climate change; (b) sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation; and (c) the way to and from Rio for the forestry stakeholder
09:30 - 11:00
Without Water There Is No Life - Educational Component
The International Health Awareness Network (IHAN)
The International Health Awareness Network (IHAN)
Without Water There Is No Life - Educational Component
Lead organizer:
The International Health Awareness Network (IHAN)
Room:
T-4
Education is key to stimulating an appreciation for and consideration of the earth and its invaluable resources, including water. For many rural communities in developing countries, daily life and its challenges force a more immediate response to those challenges without concern for the environment. Our goal is to develop educational tools that promote and encourage sustainability, yet also empower rural communities economically, socially, and politically. We want to facilitate the ability to see a better future, by a foundation through means of education in order to develop strategies for furthering this goal through this process. Panelists from the organizing partners will share their experiences by promoting ¡§hands-on¡¨ action in planting seeds for a sustainable future of love and peace.
09:30 - 11:00
Ethical Implications of Sustainability: Educational and Religious Pers
Baptist World Alliance
Baptist World Alliance
Ethical Implications of Sustainability: Educational and Religious Pers
Lead organizer:
Baptist World Alliance
Room:
T-5
Discussions on sustainability are shifting from political, economic, and scientific discourses to social, cultural, and spiritual considerations. This shift is due to fundamental ethical questions that emerged at the intersection between religion and education, but are often disregarded in global discussions. This event will address this issue by exploring the following questions:
• What are the ethical implications of sustainability?
• How do religious and educational institutions address these challenges?
• What is the impact of religious and educational institutions on the global agenda for sustainability?
• How can religious and educational practices contribute to a “green society”?
By discussing how religion and educational groups promote ethical values and contribute to environmental action and sustainable practices, this event will shed light on a key strategic issue for Rio+20 UN Conference: the need to have innovative values and norms that translate the goals of sustainability to constituencies in global civil society.
• What are the ethical implications of sustainability?
• How do religious and educational institutions address these challenges?
• What is the impact of religious and educational institutions on the global agenda for sustainability?
• How can religious and educational practices contribute to a “green society”?
By discussing how religion and educational groups promote ethical values and contribute to environmental action and sustainable practices, this event will shed light on a key strategic issue for Rio+20 UN Conference: the need to have innovative values and norms that translate the goals of sustainability to constituencies in global civil society.
09:30 - 11:00
Rights of Nature – the Foundation for Sustainability
Global Exchange
Global Exchange
Rights of Nature – the Foundation for Sustainability
Lead organizer:
Global Exchange
Room:
T-3
Rights of Nature – the Foundation for Sustainability
An international panel of Rights of Nature experts will illustrate the vital role of a new legal framework recognizing rights of nature as the foundation for sustainable development.
The panel will examine why a new framework for governance is necessary and is part of a bigger shift required in society today ─ a shift that will require that modern laws and policies comply with the laws of the Earth, and a way of living which maintains the health and integrity of the whole Earth Community.
Panel:
• Nnimmo Bassey – Environmental Rights Action / Friends of the Earth, Nigeria
• Cormac Cullinan – EnAct International, South Africa
• Tom Goldtooth – Indigenous Environmental Network, USA
• Natalia Greene – Fundación Pachamama, Ecuador
• Linda Sheehan – Earth Law Center, USA
• Pablo Solon – Former Ambassador to the UN, Bolivia
Moderator: Shannon Biggs, Global Exchange, USA
An international panel of Rights of Nature experts will illustrate the vital role of a new legal framework recognizing rights of nature as the foundation for sustainable development.
The panel will examine why a new framework for governance is necessary and is part of a bigger shift required in society today ─ a shift that will require that modern laws and policies comply with the laws of the Earth, and a way of living which maintains the health and integrity of the whole Earth Community.
Panel:
• Nnimmo Bassey – Environmental Rights Action / Friends of the Earth, Nigeria
• Cormac Cullinan – EnAct International, South Africa
• Tom Goldtooth – Indigenous Environmental Network, USA
• Natalia Greene – Fundación Pachamama, Ecuador
• Linda Sheehan – Earth Law Center, USA
• Pablo Solon – Former Ambassador to the UN, Bolivia
Moderator: Shannon Biggs, Global Exchange, USA
09:30 - 11:00
Sustainability Standards: Catalysing the Green Economy
ISEAL Alliance
ISEAL Alliance
Sustainability Standards: Catalysing the Green Economy
Lead organizer:
ISEAL Alliance
Room:
T-8
Standards, Certification and Labelling Schemes: Catalysing the Green Economy
Evidence from the forestry and agricultural sectors
The objective of the event convened by ISEAL and SECO is to present and discuss how the use of sustainability standards in the forestry and agricultural sectors has demonstrated that standards and certification are effective drivers of green growth and sustainable development and their further uptake should be encouraged and supported. The event will advocate for:
• The inclusion of credible standards, certification and labels in the tool- box of good practices capable of supporting the green economy and sustainable development;
• Government support for the scaling-up of credible sustainability standards.
The event will be concluded with a short press conference in which a number of key government, business and civil society leaders will announce new and important commitments with respect to the scaling up of sustainability standards - these are specific commitments with respect to encouraging and supporting the further uptake of sustainability standards.
Evidence from the forestry and agricultural sectors
The objective of the event convened by ISEAL and SECO is to present and discuss how the use of sustainability standards in the forestry and agricultural sectors has demonstrated that standards and certification are effective drivers of green growth and sustainable development and their further uptake should be encouraged and supported. The event will advocate for:
• The inclusion of credible standards, certification and labels in the tool- box of good practices capable of supporting the green economy and sustainable development;
• Government support for the scaling-up of credible sustainability standards.
The event will be concluded with a short press conference in which a number of key government, business and civil society leaders will announce new and important commitments with respect to the scaling up of sustainability standards - these are specific commitments with respect to encouraging and supporting the further uptake of sustainability standards.
11:30 - 13:00
World Day to Combat Desertification global observance event: Securing Healthy Soils and Stopping Land Degradation - Outcomes for Rio+20
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
World Day to Combat Desertification global observance event: Securing Healthy Soils and Stopping Land Degradation - Outcomes for Rio+20
Lead organizer:
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
Room:
P3-B
The world’s most significant non-renewable resource is fertile soil, which is the peel of productive land.
Healthy soil is vital to water and food security and builds resilience to climate change. This year’s World Day to Combat Desertification, celebrated on 17 June, will highlight the efforts required to secure long-term sustainable land management and achieve zero-net land degradation.
Healthy soil is vital to water and food security and builds resilience to climate change. This year’s World Day to Combat Desertification, celebrated on 17 June, will highlight the efforts required to secure long-term sustainable land management and achieve zero-net land degradation.
11:30 - 13:00
Challenges for the Roma women in Europe
Romani CRISS – Roma Centre for Social Intervention and Studies
Romani CRISS – Roma Centre for Social Intervention and Studies
Challenges for the Roma women in Europe
Lead organizer:
Romani CRISS – Roma Centre for Social Intervention and Studies
Room:
P3-F
Women belonging to the Roma minority face multiple discrimination, particularly in the field of education, health, employment or participation in public and political life. There is a strong concern regarding the lack of efficient solutions addressing the situation of Roma women and children, especially in order to reduce the poverty level. Roma women are characterised by very early marriages, birth of the first child in juvenile age and following births with short intervals in-between. Premature births are risk factors for severe congenital disorders, high child mortality in the first year of life and high mother mortality.
11:30 - 13:00
TOWARDS GREEN ECONOMY: PERSPECTIVES, BENEFITS, CONCERNS - RUSSIAN P
Lead organizer:
Eco-Accord
Room:
T-3
Russia plays an important role in maintaining stability of the planet. It is the largest country (12% of the total land area) and the world's largest undisturbed by economic activity area (60-65% of the country).
Russia holds the largest share of the world forests (22%), 13% of oil, 34% of gas, 12% of coal, 27% of iron ore. These resources are a storehouse for the development of the global economy. However, large-scale of its extraction would inevitably have a negative impact on the planet ecological balance.
In Russia there are unique ecosystems that preserve rare species of flora and fauna, which are the planetary domain. The Russian economy is the fourth largest in the world in terms of greenhouse gas emissions.
Besides the role of Russia in the global economy and politics is growing.
All these factors determine the important role Russia can play in the transition to sustainable development globally.
Russia holds the largest share of the world forests (22%), 13% of oil, 34% of gas, 12% of coal, 27% of iron ore. These resources are a storehouse for the development of the global economy. However, large-scale of its extraction would inevitably have a negative impact on the planet ecological balance.
In Russia there are unique ecosystems that preserve rare species of flora and fauna, which are the planetary domain. The Russian economy is the fourth largest in the world in terms of greenhouse gas emissions.
Besides the role of Russia in the global economy and politics is growing.
All these factors determine the important role Russia can play in the transition to sustainable development globally.
11:30 - 13:00
WWF: Sustainable And Affordable Access To Energy-From Field To Policy
World Wide Fund for Nature European Office
World Wide Fund for Nature European Office
WWF: Sustainable And Affordable Access To Energy-From Field To Policy
Lead organizer:
World Wide Fund for Nature European Office
Room:
T-10
Access to economically viable and sustainable energy is fundamental for the economic, social and political development of a country. It brings improvements in healthcare, education, communication and several other areas of basic needs. Today it is estimated that 1.4 billion people live without access to reliable electricity and 2.7 billion without access to clean cooking facilities. This has several environmental and human health consequences.
The WWF ¡¥Clean, Reliable and Affordable Energy Access¡¦ side event will address these problems showing success stories from the field, and demonstration projects that depict energy access models complemented by presentations from governments thus creating a link between field work and national policy. In showing the way from pilots to policy, stakeholders in different countries will come on as partners and add their perspectives of policy, governance, technology and entrepreneurship in the given context of energy access in the three selected countries India, Uganda and Madagascar.
The WWF ¡¥Clean, Reliable and Affordable Energy Access¡¦ side event will address these problems showing success stories from the field, and demonstration projects that depict energy access models complemented by presentations from governments thus creating a link between field work and national policy. In showing the way from pilots to policy, stakeholders in different countries will come on as partners and add their perspectives of policy, governance, technology and entrepreneurship in the given context of energy access in the three selected countries India, Uganda and Madagascar.
11:30 - 13:00
Sustainability, Value Based Leadership and African Youths
World Mission Foundation
World Mission Foundation
Sustainability, Value Based Leadership and African Youths
Lead organizer:
World Mission Foundation
Room:
T-8
Leadership in Africa have globally been identified as one of the major crisis in Africa starting from selection, election processes And sustainability of the elected position And responsibilities. This derails major national, regional AND GLOBALL DEVELOPMENTS IN Africa. African Children Talent Discovery Foundation and World Mission Foundation an NGO in Special Consultative Status wit ECOSOC at the United Nations in taking steps to further their collaborative mission considers its significant need to bring the issues to Rio+20. The underlying purpose is to seek for diverse value based leadership skills that could be provided to youths of Africa in understanding the import of sustainable leadership for global, regional and national development of Africa.
11:30 - 13:00
Banking as if the future matters – Making the change from short term profit to long term prosperity
Norwegian Forum for Development and Environment
Norwegian Forum for Development and Environment
Banking as if the future matters – Making the change from short term profit to long term prosperity
Lead organizer:
Norwegian Forum for Development and Environment
Room:
P3-6
The Global Alliance for Banking on Values, the Green Economy Coalition and The Norwegian Forum for Environment and Development will launch the ‘touching a billion lives initiative’ by co-hosting the debate to determine the top five policy changes that governments can make to help shift finance from its short term focus to long term sustainable value creation.
Over the months up to Rio+20 we run an online consultation on top five enabling policies to promote long term financing.
The event will show how banking and finance in cooperation with governments and civil society can create a shift towards a greener, inclusive and more just economy. Every development includes finance. If we want to move towards a greener society with less poverty we need to change finance practices from focusing on short term profit maximization to long term financial profitability, taking the societal impact of the financed activities into account.
Over the months up to Rio+20 we run an online consultation on top five enabling policies to promote long term financing.
The event will show how banking and finance in cooperation with governments and civil society can create a shift towards a greener, inclusive and more just economy. Every development includes finance. If we want to move towards a greener society with less poverty we need to change finance practices from focusing on short term profit maximization to long term financial profitability, taking the societal impact of the financed activities into account.
11:30 - 13:00
Sustainable development of indigenous people of the North and the Arct
Pitirim Sorokin and Nikolai Kondratieff International Institute
Pitirim Sorokin and Nikolai Kondratieff International Institute
Sustainable development of indigenous people of the North and the Arct
Lead organizer:
Pitirim Sorokin and Nikolai Kondratieff International Institute
Room:
P3-E
The Program of the roundtable meeting “A Long-term Sustainable Development for Global Sustainable Development Based on Partnership of Civilizations and Prospects of Indigenous People of the North” within the UN Conference on Sustainable Development RIO+20
Prospects of sustainable development of indigenous people of the North and the Arctic civilization
Prospects of sustainable development of indigenous people of the North and the Arctic civilization
11:30 - 13:00
Towards Universal Access to Sustainable Energy Service in West Africa
ECOWAS Regional Centre for RenewableEnergy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE)
ECOWAS Regional Centre for RenewableEnergy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE)
Towards Universal Access to Sustainable Energy Service in West Africa
Lead organizer:
ECOWAS Regional Centre for RenewableEnergy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE)
Room:
T-5
To accelerate the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) the Economic Community for West African States (ECOWAS) adopted the ECOWAS/UEMOA Regional White Paper on Access to Energy Services for Populations in Rural and Peri-urban Areas in 2006. The white paper aims at providing access to improved domestic cooking fuels and sustainable electricity services for the majority of the population by 2015. After five years of implementation, the ECOWAS Regional Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) in cooperation with its partners are organizing a side event at the Rio+20. At the background of the newly adopted UN Goals on Universal Access to Energy Services by 2030 the workshop will take stock of the achievements and will highlight success stories in some of the countries. Moreover, the side event will discuss the possible contribution of renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions to accelerate the implementation the White Paper.
11:30 - 13:00
Interfaith response to Sustainable Development:Ecological Civilization
Temple of Understanding
Temple of Understanding
Interfaith response to Sustainable Development:Ecological Civilization
Lead organizer:
Temple of Understanding
Room:
T-2
What does religion have to do with Rio+20? The Interfaith Consortium for Ecological Civilization works towards the transformation of consciousness needed to enable changes towards sustainability. Religions help people shape their worldviews and act on their values. Governments need the guidance of an awakened civil society to make necessary radical changes. Corporations need an awakened civil society to insist on internalizing costs and serving society. Inspired by the work of Thomas Berry and by resources from the world's religions, this session will explore the spiritual resources for transformation and current manifestations of such transformations. We will then consider what is needed to ramp up this change in service to the Earth. Areas of application include communities, corporate engagement, the Convention on Corporate Social Responsibility, and support of youth leadership. The change in consciousness and the new actions that flow from it offer a positive direction towards renewed flourishing on Earth.
11:30 - 13:00
The Other Half of Development: Patterns of Sustainable Consumption
Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation
Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation
The Other Half of Development: Patterns of Sustainable Consumption
Lead organizer:
Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation
Room:
T-4
In discussing sustainable development, many focus on the production aspect of development. Much of the dialogue centers on improving the efficiency of current production methods, i.e. providing more food for more people given a limited amount of resources. While sustainable and efficient production is important, it is only half of the equation.
The workshop will instead focus on patterns of sustainable consumption. The major stakeholders must be invested in inspiring the world’s population to reduce their desire for consumption as a crucial part of sustainable development. The thematic focus of this workshop is on in-depth discussion of sustainable individual consumption, including reduction of consumption habits, promotion of vegetarianism, and the benefits of recycling. The workshop will also cover efficient cooking methods and sustainable practices in food security and agriculture.
The workshop will instead focus on patterns of sustainable consumption. The major stakeholders must be invested in inspiring the world’s population to reduce their desire for consumption as a crucial part of sustainable development. The thematic focus of this workshop is on in-depth discussion of sustainable individual consumption, including reduction of consumption habits, promotion of vegetarianism, and the benefits of recycling. The workshop will also cover efficient cooking methods and sustainable practices in food security and agriculture.
11:30 - 13:00
Constructive Cooperation -
Legion of Good Will
Legion of Good Will
Constructive Cooperation -
Lead organizer:
Legion of Good Will
Room:
T-9
Global issues like sustainable development are a down-top process that involves grassroots and how civil society will mobilize populations to support the work of the United Nations. By supporting this process, the Legion of Good Will (LGW), the only Brazilian NGO in general consultative status with ECOSOC, has substantially contributed towards the achievement of the sustainable development goals, especially in Latin America. The proposed side event intends to be a showcase of success stories gathered during the 9th Solidary Society Network Multi-stakeholder Forum, held last March by the LGW in partnership with the NGO Branch of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs and other UN agencies in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. The mechanisms to strengthen constructive cooperation among international organisms, NGOs, local authorities and academia are the focus of this dialogue towards concrete proposals to eradicate poverty in the context of a green economy.
11:30 - 13:00
An ethical framework for global governance
Earth Charter International
Earth Charter International
An ethical framework for global governance
Lead organizer:
Earth Charter International
Room:
T-6
For more than 30 years, the international community, through different international declarations (e.g the Rio Declaration, the Johannesburg Declaration, the Earth Charter), have been trying to find shared ethical principles that can help humanity to make decisions in our current situation. These principles will be foundational for the governance system for sustainability that will be discussed during the Rio+20 Summit.
This side event will offer the opportunity for an open discussion about the importance of agreeing on common ethical principles for a global governance system for sustainability. A panel involved in conversations about an ethical framework for global governance will share a wide range of opinions on this topic. Participants in this side event will have the opportunity to interact with the panelists and among themselves.
This side event will offer the opportunity for an open discussion about the importance of agreeing on common ethical principles for a global governance system for sustainability. A panel involved in conversations about an ethical framework for global governance will share a wide range of opinions on this topic. Participants in this side event will have the opportunity to interact with the panelists and among themselves.
13:00 - 15:00
Sustaining the Gains of Philippine Agenda 21
Philippines
Philippines
Sustaining the Gains of Philippine Agenda 21
Lead organizer:
Philippines
Room:
P3-F
The Philippines is one of the forerunners of sustainable development in Asia. Several months after the 1992 Rio Earth Summit, the Philippine Government initiated the formulation of the “Philippine Agenda 21” (PA 21), which served as the country’s blueprint towards sustainable development. As the PA 21 marks its 15th year this 2012, the side-event aims to showcase the gains achieved and lessons learned by the Philippines on sustainable development thus far.
Looking towards the future, the Philippines consider green economy as the new rallying point for the better integration of the three pillars of sustainable development. Likewise, it recognizes the need to encourage sustainable consumption and production patterns as a tool and mechanism to achieve sustainable development. The side-event shall also serve as a venue to share results of the partnership of UNEP and the Philippine Government on SCP and GE.
Looking towards the future, the Philippines consider green economy as the new rallying point for the better integration of the three pillars of sustainable development. Likewise, it recognizes the need to encourage sustainable consumption and production patterns as a tool and mechanism to achieve sustainable development. The side-event shall also serve as a venue to share results of the partnership of UNEP and the Philippine Government on SCP and GE.
13:30 - 15:00
Partenariat sur la Contribution des Organisations au DD
Institut de l'Énergie et de l'Environnement de la Francophonie
Institut de l'Énergie et de l'Environnement de la Francophonie
Partenariat sur la Contribution des Organisations au DD
Lead organizer:
Institut de l'Énergie et de l'Environnement de la Francophonie
Room:
P3-B
L’Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), a contribué de façon substantielle aux négociations et à l’adoption de la Norme ISO 26000 portant Lignes directrices du Développement durable publiée en novembre 2010. Pour le déploiement de cette norme, l’OIF a élaboré et adopté une stratégie propre en vue du développement d’un partenariat du type de 2 des Nations Unies. C’est ainsi que lors du Forum francophone préparatoire à Rio+20, un atelier s’est tenu le 7 février 2012 à Lyon, en France, qui a permis de faire un état des lieux détaillé des initiatives et des développements en cours au plan international en matière de responsabilité sociétale comme contribution des organisations au développement durable, illustrés par des exemples de déploiement dans des pays francophones. Ceci a abouti à l’adoption du Projet de Partenariat objet de l’évènement parallèle envisagé à Rio.
13:30 - 15:00
Green Economy and Chinese Private Sectors Green Transformation
Lead organizer:
SEE Foundation
Room:
T-9
Green economy is one of UNSCD two main themes, and it also means a lot to Chinese private sectors. In the past years, Chinese private sectors are trying hard to transition to their own green economy. UNEP cares about the way of Chinese private sector green transformation, and their effort and innovation in Green economy could demonstrate to others. It will be the first time Chinese private sectors make a group to attend such an important international conference. We want to share the best cases of Chinese private sectors on green economy, express their shared vision on green transformation and sustainable development, and hope to promote green transformation action of private sectors all over the world through communicate in this side event.
13:30 - 15:00
Agricultural transition - into a viable food future
More and Better Network
More and Better Network
Agricultural transition - into a viable food future
Lead organizer:
More and Better Network
Room:
T-4
There is an urgent need to transform unsustainable agriculture and food systems. Industrial agriculture and other forms of unsustainable practices have caused dramatic problems. But resilient and sustainable modes of food production exist, and small scale food producers nourish more than 70% of the global population.
How can we make the transition into agricultural production and food systems which can
- drastically reduce poverty,
- reduce climate change and cool the planet,
- restore biodiversity, soil fertility and water resources,
- improve livelihoods and provide employment for billions of people,
- produce enough, good and nutritious food for 9 billion people or more?
Examples of sustainable food systems and lessons learned from transition into such systems will be presented. Leader of farmers’ organizations and international institutions will together with scientists and activists discuss how a transition into a viable food future can happen.
How can we make the transition into agricultural production and food systems which can
- drastically reduce poverty,
- reduce climate change and cool the planet,
- restore biodiversity, soil fertility and water resources,
- improve livelihoods and provide employment for billions of people,
- produce enough, good and nutritious food for 9 billion people or more?
Examples of sustainable food systems and lessons learned from transition into such systems will be presented. Leader of farmers’ organizations and international institutions will together with scientists and activists discuss how a transition into a viable food future can happen.
13:30 - 15:00
African Young Scientist Initiative on Climate Change and IKS
Lead organizer:
South Africa
Room:
P3-E
The African Young Scientists Initiative on Climate Change and Indigenous Knowledge Systems (AYSICCIKS) seeks to participate in Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, June 2012. The Initiative will organize a round table discussion and mini-exhibition to promote and showcase examples of African best practices on: the Role of African Young Scientists in Promoting Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) for Sustainable Livelihoods within the context of climate change. The focus will be on the role of IKS in food security, natural resource management and health. The objectives are to share experiences with the international community on the outcome of AYSICCIKS’s participation and deliberations at COP 17 in Durban (2011); and to enable African young scientists to build international networks on IKS, Climate Change and sustainable development.
13:30 - 15:00
The Role of Climate Induced Displacement in Socio-economic Development
Arab Network for Environment and Development (RAED)
Arab Network for Environment and Development (RAED)
The Role of Climate Induced Displacement in Socio-economic Development
Lead organizer:
Arab Network for Environment and Development (RAED)
Room:
T-8
Middle East is one of the most climate sensitive regions. According to latest IPCC assessment, the climate is predicted to become even hotter and drier in most of the MENA region. It is further estimated that an additional 80–100 million people will be exposed by 2025 to water stress that is likely to result in an even stronger pressure on groundwater resources. In addition,they are expected to fluctuate more widely, ultimately falling to a significantly lower long-term average. Global models predict sea levels rising from about 0.1 to 0.3 meters by the year 2050, and from about 0.1 to 0.9 meters by 2100. In the case of extreme scenarios (0.5), 12 millions are expected to be displaced in Egypt alone. It will be critical for the governments plan to answer and prioritize these new threats from more multi dimensional scenarios in order to keep social and political stability
13:30 - 15:00
Green Innovation in Tourism
World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
Green Innovation in Tourism
Lead organizer:
World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
Room:
P3-6
It is now widely acknowledged that the tourism sector has become one of the world’s most prominent drivers of economic growth. The sheer size, reach and multi-sectoral nature of the industry put it in a unique position from a global resource perspective as shifts in industry practices can have tremendous impacts and stimulate change towards greater sustainability along supply chains and across various sectors. Tourism businesses constantly need to anticipate new market trends, adjust their product portfolios and respond to changing consumer behaviour. Sustainability and green innovation in particular therefore play an important role in improving organisational resilience, enhancing competitiveness and reducing costs. Further benefits of green innovation include but are not limited to employment stimulation, improved resources efficiency and biodiversity conservation which ultimately results in enhanced visitor experiences.
13:30 - 15:00
Climate Change and SD in Ethiopia : Role of Civil Society
Environmental Governance and Education, Horn of Africa - Regional Environment Centre/Network, Addis Ababa University
Environmental Governance and Education, Horn of Africa - Regional Environment Centre/Network, Addis Ababa University
Climate Change and SD in Ethiopia : Role of Civil Society
Lead organizer:
Environmental Governance and Education, Horn of Africa - Regional Environment Centre/Network, Addis Ababa University
Room:
T-10
Ethiopia is one of the countries which are severely affected by the impacts of climate change which is hindering the country’s efforts to eradicate poverty and develop sustainably. The country is currently undertaking several efforts to wade of the problems including the initiation of the Climate Resilient Green Economy (CRGE) strategy. Civil society in Ethiopia in recent past have been addressing the issue of climate change to a greater extent, thereby also supporting the initiatives of the government. Apart from individual organizations, civil society coalitions have been formed (eg ECSNCC, HoA-REN, PHE Consortia etc.) to address the issues pertaining to climate change. The side event will address the role and contribution of civil society in addressing climate change impacts. The panel will also bring out specific case studies and future opportunities for CSOs in Ethiopia.
13:30 - 15:00
From Production To Consumption – Towards A Sustainable Food System
Millennium Institute
Millennium Institute
From Production To Consumption – Towards A Sustainable Food System
Lead organizer:
Millennium Institute
Room:
T-2
Enormous inefficiencies in food use as post-harvest food losses and waste along the entire food chain account for at least one-third of all the food produced in the world. “We also need to stop wasting food along the value chain, and start reflecting the benefits of natural resources — and the costs of depleting them — when we calculate the value of food”, said UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in his statement to the High-Level Roundtable on Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture. There are various ideas on specific elements of policy measures to transform the food value chains to ensure food and nutrition security for all, strengthen sustainable agriculture, whilst protecting natural resources. This side-event will allow ministers from all continents, and high-level representatives from the private sector and civil society, to discuss such ideas and steps Rio+20 can initiate to make the entire food value chain more sustainable with the ambition to nourish our people and nurture our planet.
13:30 - 15:00
Innovative collaborations enabling women to develop scalable green eco
International Federation of Business and Professional Women (BPW International)
International Federation of Business and Professional Women (BPW International)
Innovative collaborations enabling women to develop scalable green eco
Lead organizer:
International Federation of Business and Professional Women (BPW International)
Room:
P3-A
Full Title: Innovative collaborations enabling women to develop scalable green economy businesses to accelerate sustainable development (Learnings from Brazil, Guatemala, India, Kenya, New Zealand and Turkey)
The purpose of this side event is to share learnings from creative collaborations among businesses, NGOs and governments that help women access clean water and renewable energy sources to improve their family’s health and livelihoods and empower them to be part of green supply chain.
The purpose of this side event is to share learnings from creative collaborations among businesses, NGOs and governments that help women access clean water and renewable energy sources to improve their family’s health and livelihoods and empower them to be part of green supply chain.
13:30 - 15:00
Get mad and do something about it! Youth as initiators for change
Peace Child International
Peace Child International
Get mad and do something about it! Youth as initiators for change
Lead organizer:
Peace Child International
Room:
T-6
The title of this panel “Get mad and do something about it” is not meant to inspire militant direct action. Instead, this panel is meant to recognize the anger many young people feel when we look to our future but it will also show that youth are determined to create a positive future and seeks to inspire them to do something about it.
13:30 - 15:00
Indigenous and Local Communities and the Private Sector
Tribal Link Foundation
Tribal Link Foundation
Indigenous and Local Communities and the Private Sector
Lead organizer:
Tribal Link Foundation
Room:
T-5
The Rio +20 summit focuses on two topics: on the one hand a green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication and on the other hand the institutional framework for sustainable development. The side event aims to illustrate how biodiversity use can serve these two strategic objectives.
In 2009, the Natural Resources Stewardship Circle of the aromatic, perfume and cosmetics industry (NRSC) committed to developing collective guidelines for ethical and sustainable sourcing of natural extracts from the lands of indigenous and local community (ILCs) producers around the world. Currently, NRSC membership is made up of 20+ major international companies.
In this event, the NRSC, in cooperation with the Secretariat of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (to be confirmed) and Tribal Link Foundation will share experiences from the field and engage the audience in an open dialogue.
In 2009, the Natural Resources Stewardship Circle of the aromatic, perfume and cosmetics industry (NRSC) committed to developing collective guidelines for ethical and sustainable sourcing of natural extracts from the lands of indigenous and local community (ILCs) producers around the world. Currently, NRSC membership is made up of 20+ major international companies.
In this event, the NRSC, in cooperation with the Secretariat of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (to be confirmed) and Tribal Link Foundation will share experiences from the field and engage the audience in an open dialogue.
13:30 - 15:00
Sustainable Development: Do we need a green industrial policy?
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Sustainable Development: Do we need a green industrial policy?
Lead organizer:
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Room:
T-3
Industrial policy has made a forceful comeback. The global economic and financial crisis demanded swift action by governments to support and restructure productive activities, and industry in particular, in order to protect employment. At the same time global challenges such as climate change cannot be addressed without decisive policy changes in industry-related incentives and regulations.
The conditions are ripe for placing industrial policy at the core of the policy agenda for green growth and sustainable development. Industry produces large amounts of emissions and pollution while being a major source of employment and wages. Rio + 20 thus become a unique forum for suggesting global and national industrial policies that are green, inclusive and economically dynamic. The side-event will bring together the business sector, governments, academia and representatives of civil society. It will aim at discussing the fundamental sustainability choices and proposing guiding principles and best practices for industrial policy.
The conditions are ripe for placing industrial policy at the core of the policy agenda for green growth and sustainable development. Industry produces large amounts of emissions and pollution while being a major source of employment and wages. Rio + 20 thus become a unique forum for suggesting global and national industrial policies that are green, inclusive and economically dynamic. The side-event will bring together the business sector, governments, academia and representatives of civil society. It will aim at discussing the fundamental sustainability choices and proposing guiding principles and best practices for industrial policy.
15:30 - 17:00
Launch of report “Sustainable development for the 21st Century”
Division for Sustainable Development (UNDESA)
Division for Sustainable Development (UNDESA)
Launch of report “Sustainable development for the 21st Century”
Lead organizer:
Division for Sustainable Development (UNDESA)
Room:
P3-E
The side event will present the SD21 project’s synthesis report for policy makers. The report draws upon a series of studies carried out under the project, in addition to recent major assessments. The SD21 studies approach sustainable development from various perspectives: (a) expert assessment of the progress made since 1992, including a review of Agenda 21 and the Rio principles; (b) critical analysis of global scenario exercises since 1992; (c) future vision of sustainable development, as suggested by ecological economics, compared to the “green economy” and “business-as-usual” views; (d) sectoral perspectives on challenges and potential ways forward. The project also includes a scenario component which analyzes sustainable development options based on the most recent scenarios prepared by key institutions for Rio+20.
15:30 - 17:00
China Green Practices -Better Future Through Cross Sectors Cooperation
Shanshui Conservation Center
Shanshui Conservation Center
China Green Practices -Better Future Through Cross Sectors Cooperation
Lead organizer:
Shanshui Conservation Center
Room:
T-8
As one of the civil society, Chinese private sectors and foundations, youth, NGOs and public have initiated different way to achieve sustainable development. More measures are learned from Chinese traditional culture and harmony thoughts. The participation of private sector is important to achieved green economy and meanwhile, the others participate make it better. Chinese civil society is trying to make cross-sectors cooperation among NGOs, youth, private sectors and foundations. In this side event, we want to show green practice from NGOs, youth and local foundations, share the way combining Chinese traditional culture and ecological; and discuss the way of civil society to implement sustainable development, the possibility of cross-sectors cooperation in national and international.
15:30 - 17:00
“Ocean in Google Earth” an Environmental Education Tool:DR Perspective
Global Foundation for Democracy and Development
Global Foundation for Democracy and Development
“Ocean in Google Earth” an Environmental Education Tool:DR Perspective
Lead organizer:
Global Foundation for Democracy and Development
Room:
T-9
Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) actively collaborates with Ocean in Google Earth as the institution’s local partner in the Dominican Republic to provide and create content for “Explore the Ocean”, a GFDD educational initiative, and one that will be highlighted at a special side panel to be held at the Rio + 20 Conference.
Ocean in Google Earth collects local stories and locally-based knowledge from people who care about the ocean environment worldwide. These stories are related to six key areas: ecosystems, marine life, ocean and atmosphere, science and exploration, marine protected areas and human connections.
GFDD and Ocean in Google Earth have teamed up to create a geo-referenced layer on Google Earth named Mission Blue. Mission Blue is built using a multimedia format including video footage, pictures, local music and the presentation of short stories in Spanish highlighting scientific studies, creating awareness of marine and coastal ecosystems and highlighting best practices as well as documenting the challenges & opportunities that lie ahead for the oceans.
Ocean in Google Earth collects local stories and locally-based knowledge from people who care about the ocean environment worldwide. These stories are related to six key areas: ecosystems, marine life, ocean and atmosphere, science and exploration, marine protected areas and human connections.
GFDD and Ocean in Google Earth have teamed up to create a geo-referenced layer on Google Earth named Mission Blue. Mission Blue is built using a multimedia format including video footage, pictures, local music and the presentation of short stories in Spanish highlighting scientific studies, creating awareness of marine and coastal ecosystems and highlighting best practices as well as documenting the challenges & opportunities that lie ahead for the oceans.
15:30 - 17:00
Séminaire d’échange et d'information sur le Lac Tchad
Lead organizer:
Chad
Room:
P3-6
c'est un séminaire d’échange et d'information sur le Lac Tchad
15:30 - 17:00
Tax justice: key to sustainable development?
Christian Aid
Christian Aid
Tax justice: key to sustainable development?
Lead organizer:
Christian Aid
Room:
T-6
A lack of resources hampers poor countries’ ability to develop sustainably. Indeed insufficient financial resources are a major reason for the gaps in implementing the agreed sustainable development commitments and action programmes since the 1992 Rio Summit on Environment and Development. Tax revenues can provide governments with the sustainable and predictable resources they need. However the ability of governments to collect tax revenues is systematically undermined by a lack of capacity in tax authorities, poor tax systems and financial secrecy. This side event will explore how the obstacles to mobilising tax revenues could be overcome in the interests of sustainable development globally, particularly in developing countries.
15:30 - 17:00
Dialogue of Chinese, European and South American Civil Society Rio+20
Lead organizer:
Collectif RIO+20
Room:
T-11
There are many converging processes contributing to the preparation of the conference, the commitment of civil society is one of those. For over a year, civil society organizations in China, Europe and South America have been preparing for this world event and are expected to make contributions to Rio+20 from their perspectives. We are well aware, perhaps more than ever, that the interdependencies at a global level are irreversible, and world governance and the institutional framework for sustainable development cannot work without regional and global consensus and joint actions.
In this sense, Association 4D and CEF are willing to organize during Rio+20 Conference a side event “Jointly Heading for the Future We Want, calling on a Tripartite Dialogue of Chinese, European and South American Civil Societies in Rio+20”.
In this sense, Association 4D and CEF are willing to organize during Rio+20 Conference a side event “Jointly Heading for the Future We Want, calling on a Tripartite Dialogue of Chinese, European and South American Civil Societies in Rio+20”.
15:30 - 17:00
Population, Rights and Sustainability: Voices from the Global South
Marie Stopes International
Marie Stopes International
Population, Rights and Sustainability: Voices from the Global South
Lead organizer:
Marie Stopes International
Room:
P3-F
This workshop will focus on the perspectives of Voices from the South on how addressing population dynamics at national and community levels in ways that respect and protect human rights can make a significant contribution to global sustainable development goals. Focused on the intersection between the “social” and “environmental” dimensions of sustainable development, this workshop will bring together global and local perspectives on how population dynamics, including growth, urbanization, migration etc affect sustainable development priorities, including the green economy, climate change, environmental degradation, poverty alleviation and gender equality. Presentations will focus on how the provision of voluntary family planning services that respect and protect rights can be combined with environmental approaches to meet a range of sustainable development needs defined at community level that have global potential and impact.
15:30 - 17:00
Women Empowering Women: From Stockholm to Rio, following footprints & continuing the legacy of women’s leadership in advancing sustainable development, gender equality, and human rights from local, national, to global
Lead organizer:
Philippines Women University (PWU)
Room:
T-5
The side event aims to trace, compile and highlight the role and contribution of exceptional women leaders , in the local, national and global scene to empower women to gain equality with men, enjoy human rights, and move towards a sustainable present and future for all, within the timeframe of the first United Nations Conference on the Human Environment(UNCHE) in Stockholm, Sweden in 1972 to the coming United Nations Conference on the Environment , Rio+20 in June 2012.
15:30 - 17:00
CREATING A MORE EFFECTIVE SYSTEM OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABLE DEVE
Global Ecovillage Network (GEN); US Citizens Network for Sustainable Development; and the Association of World Citizens
Global Ecovillage Network (GEN); US Citizens Network for Sustainable Development; and the Association of World Citizens
CREATING A MORE EFFECTIVE SYSTEM OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABLE DEVE
Lead organizer:
Global Ecovillage Network (GEN); US Citizens Network for Sustainable Development; and the Association of World Citizens
Room:
T-10
This session will focus on the need to strengthen and democratize the institutional framework for an emerging global system of sustainable development governance and an international rule of law. We will address the need to uplevel UNEP into an implementing and regulating agency and to transform the UN Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD) into a Council with binding and enforceable coordinating powers.
15:30 - 17:00
Zero Waste is Happening! Successes & struggles for real sustainability
Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA)
Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA)
Zero Waste is Happening! Successes & struggles for real sustainability
Lead organizer:
Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA)
Room:
T-3
In cities around the world, grassroots recycling workers, visionary local leaders, and innovative practitioners are showing that zero waste is an achievable goal whose day has come. In contrast with the primitive idea of burning our garbage, recycling and composting create livelihoods, save money, and protect the environment and public health. These efforts go hand-in-hand with clean production, producer responsibility, and waste minimization programs for dangerous and hard-to-recycle materials. Together, these practical, bottom-up strategies also provide some of the best decentralized urban solutions for reducing climate pollution and conserving energy and natural resources.
This event will feature leading-edge practitioners from Brazil, India, the United States, and several other countries where workers and environmentalists have come together to support truly sustainable approaches to waste and development. They will present their achievements along the road to zero waste, countervailing forces, and will describe lessons they have learned to share with other communities.
This event will feature leading-edge practitioners from Brazil, India, the United States, and several other countries where workers and environmentalists have come together to support truly sustainable approaches to waste and development. They will present their achievements along the road to zero waste, countervailing forces, and will describe lessons they have learned to share with other communities.
15:30 - 17:00
Valuing Ecosystem Services
The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy
Valuing Ecosystem Services
Lead organizer:
The Nature Conservancy
Room:
T-4
In January 2011, The Nature Conservancy and The Dow Chemical Company announced a breakthrough collaboration—one that will help Dow and the business community recognize, value and incorporate nature into global business goals, decisions and strategies.
15:30 - 17:00
Sustainable Construction
Brazil
Brazil
Sustainable Construction
Lead organizer:
Brazil
Room:
P3-A
The event will be about the contribution of the construction industry to sustainable development
15:30 - 17:00
Institutional and Strategic Frameworks for Sustainable Development in Africa: Integrating the three Pillars of Sustainable Development
Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
Institutional and Strategic Frameworks for Sustainable Development in Africa: Integrating the three Pillars of Sustainable Development
Lead organizer:
Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
Room:
P3-B
Effective and well-coordinated institutions and strategies are essential in achieving a balanced integration of economic, social and environmental interests, central to accelerating progress towards sustainable development. As such, it is pertinent that Africa is adequately prepared to articulate its vision for a reformed global institutional framework that could ensure effective linkages and synergies, while at the same time supporting institutions at the regional, sub-regional, national and local levels to effectively implement sustainable development commitments. This side event will provide Africa and its partners a platform to deliberate on institutional frameworks at the regional, sub-regional, national and local levels that are responsive to the requirements of sustainable development, as well as on the model of global level institutional architecture that could support such institutions and their strategies. It will also serve as a launching platform for further consultations on the functioning and implementation of institutions and strategies in Africa after Rio+20.
17:30 - 19:00
FINANCING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA
African Development Bank
African Development Bank
FINANCING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA
Lead organizer:
African Development Bank
Room:
T-4
Over recent decades, debate has been raging on the effectiveness of aid to achieve economic or development targets, with increasing focus on improving effectiveness of use, in particular in view of the current multiple crises. The potential result is a vicious cycle, i.e. the apparent lack of legitimacy that results from ineffective use of available resources may serve to reinforce the existing tendencies towards shrinking financing. This side event will serve as a platform for dialogue between African member States and their partners on: how resources can be mobilized for sustainable development – both domestically and internationally – with a particular emphasis on innovative sources of finance and leveraging resources from the private sector; and how national institutions can be assisted to effectively utilize these resources. The expectation is that active debate will lead to increased understanding of the options available for African countries, with regards to fostering the implementation of sustainable development commitments.
17:30 - 19:00
Another work is possible: a trade union contribution to Sustainable Development
International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) on behalf of the Workers and Trade Union Major Group
International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) on behalf of the Workers and Trade Union Major Group
Another work is possible: a trade union contribution to Sustainable Development
Lead organizer:
International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) on behalf of the Workers and Trade Union Major Group
Room:
T-2
A sustainable future requires major transformation in our current economic model. In a context of rising inequalities, unemployment, precarious work and irreversible environmental degradation, the labour movement is mobilised to promote an alternative model, where people and the planet are at the centre, and where a Just Transition is designed to accompany us all in the process of achieving it. Hear inspiring examples and share ideas about what trade unions and workers are doing to create more sustainable communities and how workers contribute to sustainable development.
17:30 - 19:00
ICTs, the foundation of our sustainable future
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
ICTs, the foundation of our sustainable future
Lead organizer:
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Room:
P3-6
Information and communication technologies (ICTs) play a critical role to promote the integration of the three pillars of sustainable development. ICTs are the most inclusive infrastructure on the planet, with 90% of the world population connected to mobile services and over one third connected to the Internet. ICTs are a truly unique platform for progress that creates wealth, optimize the use of natural resources, enables a low carbon economy and give equitable access to basic public services, such as health care and education. ICTs play a pivotal role in monitoring, predicting and detecting natural disasters. Using these technologies to mitigate disasters contributes to saving human life, protecting infrastructure, and supporting economic activity leading to sustainable development.
The side event “ICTs, the foundation of our sustainable future” will look at specific ICT applications and services that have the capacity to contribute to the transition towards a green economy and to poverty alleviation. .
The side event “ICTs, the foundation of our sustainable future” will look at specific ICT applications and services that have the capacity to contribute to the transition towards a green economy and to poverty alleviation. .
17:30 - 19:00
Harnessing globalization for the green economy
Institut du Développement Durable et des Relations Internationales (IDDRI)
Institut du Développement Durable et des Relations Internationales (IDDRI)
Harnessing globalization for the green economy
Lead organizer:
Institut du Développement Durable et des Relations Internationales (IDDRI)
Room:
P3-E
Efforts to advance the green economy face tremendous challenges. They have to receive the sustained support from citizen and hence work within national economic systems to meet specific constraints and needs. They also have to be coordinated at global level to make the whole greater than the sum of its parts and increase the net benefits to “turn green” for any country. Budding initiatives for greening the economy demonstrate that every green economy will be unique. They also suggest that their public policy content and the specific policy and measures used can turn conflicting in the current context of lingering crisis in some OECD countries and exacerbated power relations induced by fast convergence across developing and developed economies. How best harness globalization for the green economy is the issue at stake we intend to address in this side-event.
17:30 - 19:00
South-South Cooperation and Lessons Learned from Payment for Environme
Fundação Amazonas Sustentável
Fundação Amazonas Sustentável
South-South Cooperation and Lessons Learned from Payment for Environme
Lead organizer:
Fundação Amazonas Sustentável
Room:
P3-B
Since 2008, FAS is responsible for implementing the largest Payment for Environmental Services (PES) program in the world, the Bolsa Floresta Program, in the State of Amazonas, Brazil. Within this context, FAS organized several initiatives on South-South cooperation with Mozambique (2009-2011), Panamá (2010), Indonesia (2010) and Cameroon, Central Africa Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Madagascar and Republic of Congo (2010-2011), with support from different institutions such as Idesam, World Bank, CIFOR, IIED, and many others.
This event thus will present and discuss different initiatives on PES, Reducing GHG Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) and innovative institutional frameworks in Brazil and other forested countries, aiming at extracting lessons learned and identifying opportunities and bottlenecks, analysis and experience exchange, considering South-South cooperation initiatives.
This event thus will present and discuss different initiatives on PES, Reducing GHG Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) and innovative institutional frameworks in Brazil and other forested countries, aiming at extracting lessons learned and identifying opportunities and bottlenecks, analysis and experience exchange, considering South-South cooperation initiatives.
17:30 - 19:00
Green Economy: an outlook from Central America and the Caribbean
World Council of Churches and the Lutheran World Federation
World Council of Churches and the Lutheran World Federation
Green Economy: an outlook from Central America and the Caribbean
Lead organizer:
World Council of Churches and the Lutheran World Federation
Room:
T-10
The event aims to explore the concept of Green Economy from a Central American perspective and contribute to the debate on what the implications of Green Economy could be for the Central American and Caribbean region, given its extreme environmental, social, political and economic vulnerability.
This will be done through three short presentations and a short film giving concrete examples from Central America.
Topics to be explored include:
• Green Economy: is it based on assumptions or can such transition really be effective to produce the profound changes required to save life on the planet?
• If not, is Green Economy just a cosmetic change to maintain status quo?
• What type of governance would be necessary to avoid the latter?
• How could the democratic ownership of the Green Economy be increased?
• What is needed to avoid the indebtness of the states to nature and to its populations?
This will be done through three short presentations and a short film giving concrete examples from Central America.
Topics to be explored include:
• Green Economy: is it based on assumptions or can such transition really be effective to produce the profound changes required to save life on the planet?
• If not, is Green Economy just a cosmetic change to maintain status quo?
• What type of governance would be necessary to avoid the latter?
• How could the democratic ownership of the Green Economy be increased?
• What is needed to avoid the indebtness of the states to nature and to its populations?
17:30 - 19:00
Partenariat contribution des organisations au DD: Apport d'ISO 26000
Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF)
Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF)
Partenariat contribution des organisations au DD: Apport d'ISO 26000
Lead organizer:
Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF)
Room:
P3-A
L’Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), a contribué de façon substantielle aux négociations et à l’adoption de la Norme ISO 26000 portant Lignes directrices du Développement durable publiée en novembre 2010. Pour le déploiement de cette norme, l’OIF a élaboré et adopté une stratégie propre en vue du développement d’un partenariat du type de 2 des Nations Unies. C’est ainsi que lors du Forum francophone préparatoire à Rio+20, un atelier s’est tenu le 7 février 2012 à Lyon, en France, qui a permis de faire un état des lieux détaillé des initiatives et des développements en cours au plan international en matière de responsabilité sociétale comme contribution des organisations au développement durable, illustrés par des exemples de déploiement dans des pays francophones. Ceci a abouti à l’adoption du Projet de Partenariat objet de l’évènement parallèle envisagé à Rio.
17:30 - 19:00
10 years of Essential Services Charter: review, case studies, outlook
Institut de la Gestion Déléguée
Institut de la Gestion Déléguée
10 years of Essential Services Charter: review, case studies, outlook
Lead organizer:
Institut de la Gestion Déléguée
Room:
T-3
Johannesburg, 2002, IGD, with the support of UNITAR, has presented the Charter of essential services, which is the first step of a worldwide movement for the recognition of a right of access for all to basic services.
The matter of access to basic services (water, sanitation, waste management, energy, transport, telecommunications, education, health, safety) is closely related to issues of sustainable development and poverty reduction. Indeed, these services are a prerequisite for a decent life and a healthy habitat, they condition the urban and economic development and they must be organized by preserving natural resources.
If water and sanitation had been highlighted into the Millennium Development Goals and through the recognition of a right to water, strong efforts must be done for other services in a perspective of continuous improvement.
Rio+20 is an opportunity to review both normative and operational point of view and to suggest some ways for the future in advancing the improvement of access to all services.
The matter of access to basic services (water, sanitation, waste management, energy, transport, telecommunications, education, health, safety) is closely related to issues of sustainable development and poverty reduction. Indeed, these services are a prerequisite for a decent life and a healthy habitat, they condition the urban and economic development and they must be organized by preserving natural resources.
If water and sanitation had been highlighted into the Millennium Development Goals and through the recognition of a right to water, strong efforts must be done for other services in a perspective of continuous improvement.
Rio+20 is an opportunity to review both normative and operational point of view and to suggest some ways for the future in advancing the improvement of access to all services.
17:30 - 19:00
Imagine All The People: Advancing a Planetary Movement
Centre for Environment and Development
Centre for Environment and Development
Imagine All The People: Advancing a Planetary Movement
Lead organizer:
Centre for Environment and Development
Room:
T-9
The planetary challenge is urgent and systemic. The world confronts twenty-first century perils hobbled by twentieth century mindsets and institutions, a dangerous gap that bodes ill. A just and sustainable civilization is still possible. We can forge a path to a different future: a world of lives enriched and nature resilient. A fragmented movement is incapable of systemic transformation. Civil society efforts are vital, but lack an overarching vision and strategy matched to the complexity of the historic task. A critical social actor is missing from the global stage. The transition awaits the awakening of a vast cultural and political movement engaged on all fronts in a supranational project of global citizenship. The global citizens movement will be adaptive and polycentric. The living movement will evolve as a dispersed ecology of associations, spawning centers of influence in every nation and community.
17:30 - 19:00
World Youth in Action
Up with People
Up with People
World Youth in Action
Lead organizer:
Up with People
Room:
T-8
‘World Youth in Action’ is an opportunity to gather the efforts currently being done by and for the youth that will impact the future of young people around the world and its relationships with other segments of society.
The event will be facilitated by a group of international youth (ages 18 – 29) currently traveling on the Up with People program. These young people are advocating for the betterment of the world, not by just talking, but by doing. They travel, they perform, and they impact.
The event will work as a forum for sharing ideas and experiences about best sustainable practices around the world that will contribute to the future we want. There will also be selected musical performances as a way to encourage the audience to engage in the topics being presented, while also providing a more enjoyable environment and a break from other discussions at Rio+20.
The event will be facilitated by a group of international youth (ages 18 – 29) currently traveling on the Up with People program. These young people are advocating for the betterment of the world, not by just talking, but by doing. They travel, they perform, and they impact.
The event will work as a forum for sharing ideas and experiences about best sustainable practices around the world that will contribute to the future we want. There will also be selected musical performances as a way to encourage the audience to engage in the topics being presented, while also providing a more enjoyable environment and a break from other discussions at Rio+20.
19:30 - 21:00
Demonstration of Save One Megawatt Power a Day
Lead organizer:
Tarumitra
Room:
T-9
Shweta Marandi ( http://www.unep.org/tunza/children/inner.asp?ct=actions&ac=bulletin_board&bd=hero_profile&hr=shweta) started a campaign for the frugal use of electricity.Today she has the support of over 10,000 students to save 100 Watt/hour of electricity a day. And the campaign is spreading.
UNEP made Shweta Hero of the month for her successful campaign. She or her companions would present a demonstration of the campaign as a side event
UNEP made Shweta Hero of the month for her successful campaign. She or her companions would present a demonstration of the campaign as a side event
19:30 - 21:00
Policy Options for Ensuring Positive Impact on the Rural Poor
Lead organizer:
Equiterre
Room:
T-8
Rationale: The Rio +20 conference offers a unique opportunity to bring key stakeholders together to assess the successes and challenges and set the stage for a concerted and dedicated approach to the use and development of private voluntary standards in the implementation of sustainable development.
19:30 - 21:00
Empowering Rural Women
World Farmers Organisation
World Farmers Organisation
Empowering Rural Women
Lead organizer:
World Farmers Organisation
Room:
P3-A
Why do rural women lag behind on the Millennium Development Goals? How can these challenges be addressed? Discuss the concrete actions that are working in the field and help identify the gaps that are needed to secure a better future for rural women
19:30 - 21:00
GREEN ECONOMY
Centro de Gestão e Estudos Estratégicos – Brazil (CGEE)
Centro de Gestão e Estudos Estratégicos – Brazil (CGEE)
GREEN ECONOMY
Lead organizer:
Centro de Gestão e Estudos Estratégicos – Brazil (CGEE)
Room:
P3-F
The debate on the Green Economy leads to an objective discussion of relevant aspects of present development pathways. The thinking on this concept aims to look at its relevance as an instrument to the transition of socio-technical systems and the transformation of consumption and production patterns. This should provide, at the same time, environment protection and ecosystem services valuation, inequalities reduction and social inclusion, together with the redesign and stimulation of the international economy in a context of structural crisis.
19:30 - 21:00
Achieving a sustainable future in Rio: what can do a ‘’Blue Economy’’?
Vital Actions for Sustainable Development [AVD]
Vital Actions for Sustainable Development [AVD]
Achieving a sustainable future in Rio: what can do a ‘’Blue Economy’’?
Lead organizer:
Vital Actions for Sustainable Development [AVD]
Room:
T-3
The event is an open discussion on the role the Commonwealth Environment Task Force Meeting plays in the UNEP’s Governing Council and to push for a ‘’Blue Economy and Ocean Governance’’ as possible outcome for Rio+20. Speakers and participants will explore together the role young people from the intergovernmental organization plays to ensure the survival of their nations and especially the small islands states which face sea-level raise in case of melting glaciers and ice caps. The discussion will also showcase best practices from youth of these nations working together to make the Green Economy a reality in order to support the idea of a possible ‘’Blue Economy’’ for the Commonwealth nations. The event will then serve as an avenue for the official launching of a practical toolkit developed by the Commonwealth Youth Climate and Sustainable Development Network which was created by the Commonwealth Secretariat and involves several youth NGOs.
19:30 - 21:00
Rio+20: Building “Green Bridge” through Generations
Global Classroom on Sustainable Development/Al Farabi Kazakh National University (KazNU)
Global Classroom on Sustainable Development/Al Farabi Kazakh National University (KazNU)
Rio+20: Building “Green Bridge” through Generations
Lead organizer:
Global Classroom on Sustainable Development/Al Farabi Kazakh National University (KazNU)
Room:
T-5
New initiative in the field of education on sustainable development. This would be achieved by mobilizing innovative ideas and suggestions from students from different parts of the world using an ICT platform (global web platform to register new students’ ideas.
Novelty: use an internet platform for collecting innovative ideas on sustainable development from students from around the world on the global portal and share (for free) with all interested parties.
Novelty: use an internet platform for collecting innovative ideas on sustainable development from students from around the world on the global portal and share (for free) with all interested parties.
Monday, 18 June 2012
09:30 - 11:00
Governance for Sustainable Development: Key Messages from the Americas
Organization of American States
Organization of American States
Governance for Sustainable Development: Key Messages from the Americas
Lead organizer:
Organization of American States
Room:
P3-E
The OAS through its Department of Sustainable Development (DSD) supports member states in designing and implementing policies, strategies, programs, and projects to integrate environmental sustainability with poverty alleviation and economic development, as well as translating sustainable development goals into concrete actions. The Department also supports countries in making fundamental decisions which engage all stakeholders, and encourage accountability for sustainable development principles and institutions.
Consistent with the roles that it played in previous global conferences on environment and development, the Department has been engaging and collaborating with stakeholders from throughout the Americas to play a pivotal role in the preparations and outcomes of Rio+20. At the side event, the OAS-DSD will present the results of this collaborative process, which has included the organization of a Dialogue Series on a variety of sustainable development themes, including governance, public participation, energy, climate change, integrated water resources management, biodiversity, and risk management, among others.
Consistent with the roles that it played in previous global conferences on environment and development, the Department has been engaging and collaborating with stakeholders from throughout the Americas to play a pivotal role in the preparations and outcomes of Rio+20. At the side event, the OAS-DSD will present the results of this collaborative process, which has included the organization of a Dialogue Series on a variety of sustainable development themes, including governance, public participation, energy, climate change, integrated water resources management, biodiversity, and risk management, among others.
09:30 - 11:00
Innovative field actions as leverage for change
Institut Veolia Environnement
Institut Veolia Environnement
Innovative field actions as leverage for change
Lead organizer:
Institut Veolia Environnement
Room:
P3-F
Field practitioners involved in local initiatives play an important role in the transition towards sustainable and inclusive development. Technical, social, managerial, and financial innovations are designed and implemented all around the world by local actors. Due to the lack of a means of systematically documenting these initiatives, comparable to peer-reviewed publications in the scientific community, these innovative field actions are not sufficiently reported and shared and, very often, get lost.
FACTS Initiative and its partners propose a method and tools for documenting innovative initiatives undertaken by field practitioners (NGOs, governmental organizations, etc.). Together, they propose to promote it at Rio+20. This will also be an opportunity to launch collaborations with partners from all the countries involved in what could be a great project, whose aim is to establish an available “Global Database of practices for sustainable and inclusive developments".
FACTS Initiative and its partners propose a method and tools for documenting innovative initiatives undertaken by field practitioners (NGOs, governmental organizations, etc.). Together, they propose to promote it at Rio+20. This will also be an opportunity to launch collaborations with partners from all the countries involved in what could be a great project, whose aim is to establish an available “Global Database of practices for sustainable and inclusive developments".
09:30 - 11:00
ISO International Standards and Green Economy
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
ISO International Standards and Green Economy
Lead organizer:
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
Room:
T-6
Objective of the side event : to promote wide dialogue about the importance of the ISO international standards as a contribution to the green economy in the sustainable development context. This side event will provide the attendance with examples on how an international, consensus-based, multi-stakeholder standards-setting system can achieve global agreement on the pragmatic implementation of green economy issues at the organizational level.
As a concrete example, ISO has developed an international standard that provides guidance on Social Responsibility – ISO 26000 in 2010. It involved more than 450 participating experts, from 99 countries, and 42 organizations in liaison. These experts came from six specifically identified stakeholder categories of: government, industry, labour, consumers, NGO`s and academia. Its main topics are organizational governance, human rights, labour practices, the environment, fair operating practices, consumer issues, and community involvement and development.
As a concrete example, ISO has developed an international standard that provides guidance on Social Responsibility – ISO 26000 in 2010. It involved more than 450 participating experts, from 99 countries, and 42 organizations in liaison. These experts came from six specifically identified stakeholder categories of: government, industry, labour, consumers, NGO`s and academia. Its main topics are organizational governance, human rights, labour practices, the environment, fair operating practices, consumer issues, and community involvement and development.
09:30 - 11:00
Message from Asian NGO Network on ESD (ANNE): Role of NGOs in Empowering the Local Community for Sustainable Development
Japan Council on the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD-J)
Japan Council on the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD-J)
Message from Asian NGO Network on ESD (ANNE): Role of NGOs in Empowering the Local Community for Sustainable Development
Lead organizer:
Japan Council on the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD-J)
Room:
T-5
Asia will be the key global driving force economically in the 21st Century and its way of development will give significant impacts globally. The solution against unsustainable patterns at the grass root level is essential and should be an integral part of sustainable development both in Asia and the world. This side event aims to highlight Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), particularly, (i) the significance of achieving sustainable development in the local communities, (ii) importance of local community empowerment in achieving local sustainability, and (iii) key role of NGO)s in local community empowerment and the new knowledge creation for local sustainability. We will present Asia’s ESD good practices and experiences by NGOs, leading to an Asia NGO Network on ESD to be established by 2014, the final year of UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development.
09:30 - 11:00
Communitarian forest management to assure Sustainable Development
Consejo Civil Mexicano para la Silvicultura Sostenible (CCMSS)
Consejo Civil Mexicano para la Silvicultura Sostenible (CCMSS)
Communitarian forest management to assure Sustainable Development
Lead organizer:
Consejo Civil Mexicano para la Silvicultura Sostenible (CCMSS)
Room:
T-10
Communitarian forest management (CFM) is a common practice in several countries of Latin America. Sustainable communitarian forest management helps to mitigate the effects of environmental degradation and climate change and promotes rural development by the creation of more employment opportunities in the forest sector, which strengthens the local economies and eradicates rural poverty. Thus, the communitarian forest management provides multiple ecologic, economic and social benefits, and can inspire other nations to learn from the experiences in Mexico and Central America to adopt similar strategies to promote sustainable development.
Our side event will show what is crucial for successful and sustainable communitarian forest management, how it fosters local governance and how it improves local development. At the same time, challenges and needs will be presented to foster communitarian forest management that benefits nature and society in the local and global context.
Our side event will show what is crucial for successful and sustainable communitarian forest management, how it fosters local governance and how it improves local development. At the same time, challenges and needs will be presented to foster communitarian forest management that benefits nature and society in the local and global context.
09:30 - 11:00
Aligned Awareness and Action for the Future We Want
Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University
Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University
Aligned Awareness and Action for the Future We Want
Lead organizer:
Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University
Room:
T-4
Rio+20 is an opportunity to redress the breakdown of virtually every system in our interconnected world. There is a collective understanding among major groups and governments, that the need for action is critical. Yet, creating systems and frameworks that enable long-term sustainable living, directly addressing poverty and wellbeing, do not happen only through policies. There are many avenues through which change occurs, yet the foundation of all of them is our awareness; our awareness directly determines our actions and behaviors. In the past, our limited awareness has created actions of exploitation leading to over-consumption, widespread famine and ecological demise. Creating a new awareness that assigns deep value to the self, our global family, and the natural world can facilitate true change. Our panel of experts will speak on different topics considering awareness, so we may understand how to voluntarily, wisely and transparently commit, to realize the future we want.
09:30 - 11:00
Fair Ideas: Sharing solutions for a sustainable planet
International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)
International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)
Fair Ideas: Sharing solutions for a sustainable planet
Lead organizer:
International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)
Room:
T-9
The world has changed dramatically since 1992. Economic power has shifted, corporate influence has grown and political will has faded. There is a real need to take stock of what we have learnt and to examine how this can be most usefully applied to new contexts.
IIED and PUC-Rio will bring the results from a 2-day conference just before the Summit, and the diverse set of partners involved in organising this event (see www.fairideas.org for more information). We will highlight major opportunities to learn from existing practice and to shift to new patterns of behaviour. These will focus on two main UNCSD issues: ways to ensure SD Goals are grounded in specific experience and work at national and local levels; and ways in which a 'green economy' approach makes sense for low income countries and people.
IIED and PUC-Rio will bring the results from a 2-day conference just before the Summit, and the diverse set of partners involved in organising this event (see www.fairideas.org for more information). We will highlight major opportunities to learn from existing practice and to shift to new patterns of behaviour. These will focus on two main UNCSD issues: ways to ensure SD Goals are grounded in specific experience and work at national and local levels; and ways in which a 'green economy' approach makes sense for low income countries and people.
09:30 - 11:00
Food, sustainability and global democracy: challenges and perspectives
World Forum of Civil Society Forum - UBUNTU
World Forum of Civil Society Forum - UBUNTU
Food, sustainability and global democracy: challenges and perspectives
Lead organizer:
World Forum of Civil Society Forum - UBUNTU
Room:
T-8
According to the last report by FAO, more than 900 million people in the world suffer from chronicle hunger. As a result of the rise in prices of basic commodities, these numbers are expected to dramatically increase. Furthermore, even if the first MDG would be achieved, 600 million people would still suffer from hunger. Linked to the financial, economical, energy and environmental crisis, speculation in the commodity markets –particularly in the food one- is becoming a common trend; something that needs to be solved urgently. This situation of world structural hunger underlines the urgent need to rethink the policies, values and governance about food related issues.
09:30 - 11:00
Mountain knowledge solutions for sustainable green economy and improve
International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)
International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)
Mountain knowledge solutions for sustainable green economy and improve
Lead organizer:
International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)
Room:
P3-A
Sustainability at every level, from an individual household to the global community, depends on secure supplies of, and equitable access to, water, food, energy and biodiversity. Mountains play a vital role in this nexus, particularly in the provision of water and biodiversity services. Mountain ecosystems are much more significant today than they were in 1992 due to the emerging climate and global changes and challenges. The Rio+20 outcome document needs to recognize this new reality and take concrete actions since Mountains offer solutions both to kick-start a sustainable and equitable Green Economy and demonstrate inclusive development models that have reduced poverty and promoted social and gender equity in both upstream and downstream contexts. This side event will highlight and share local, national and regional knowledge-based solutions that are integrative, inclusive and supportive to the water, food and energy nexus and have promoted green growth strategies and reduced poverty.
09:30 - 11:00
Building a Global Registry: Global GHG reporting and standards
Innovation Center for Energy and Transportation (iCET)
Innovation Center for Energy and Transportation (iCET)
Building a Global Registry: Global GHG reporting and standards
Lead organizer:
Innovation Center for Energy and Transportation (iCET)
Room:
T-3
The Global Registry Alliance (GRA) is a consortium of programs worldwide actively supporting efforts to measure and manage greenhouse gas emissions. GRA’s mission is to improve human and institutional capacity to address climate change through the use of credible, transparent standards for carbon measurement and management. Three GHG Programs – TCR, ECR and GVces – are working with over 500 organizations to measure, report, verify and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Reporting organizations include corporations, government agencies, universities and more, representing more than 30 sectors worldwide.
Each program builds on the framework of the GHG Protocol, and uses similar tools such as online reporting software, a detailed reporting protocol, verification protocols, and trainings to collect data from companies, local governments, universities and more. Using these tools, reporters measure their carbon footprint in a transparent, accurate and standardized way, and then track their emissions over time as they manage their GHG performance.
Each program builds on the framework of the GHG Protocol, and uses similar tools such as online reporting software, a detailed reporting protocol, verification protocols, and trainings to collect data from companies, local governments, universities and more. Using these tools, reporters measure their carbon footprint in a transparent, accurate and standardized way, and then track their emissions over time as they manage their GHG performance.
09:30 - 11:00
Achieving Sustainable Development through Solidarity Economy
Caritas Internationalis
Caritas Internationalis
Achieving Sustainable Development through Solidarity Economy
Lead organizer:
Caritas Internationalis
Room:
T-2
Caritas Internationalis - a worldwide confederation of 164 supportive Catholic organizations - promotes human integral development, taking into account the various aspects of human well-being: economic, social, political, cultural, ecological and spiritual, with a view to achieving a fair and caring society. This approach is supported through the promotion and fulfilment of human rights, including the right to development, with a preferential option for the poor and the excluded.
Following the call of Pope Benedict for “an inner attitude of responsibility, able to inspire a different lifestyle, with the necessary modest behavior and consumption, in order: to promote the good of future generations in sustainable terms; the safeguard of the goods of creation; the distribution of resources and…the concrete commitment to the development of entire peoples and nations" (World Food Day 2011), Caritas intends to promote a more just way to achieve sustainable development through an economic model based on solidarity.
Following the call of Pope Benedict for “an inner attitude of responsibility, able to inspire a different lifestyle, with the necessary modest behavior and consumption, in order: to promote the good of future generations in sustainable terms; the safeguard of the goods of creation; the distribution of resources and…the concrete commitment to the development of entire peoples and nations" (World Food Day 2011), Caritas intends to promote a more just way to achieve sustainable development through an economic model based on solidarity.
09:30 - 11:00
The Spirituality and Ethics of Water
United Religions Iniative (URI)
United Religions Iniative (URI)
The Spirituality and Ethics of Water
Lead organizer:
United Religions Iniative (URI)
Room:
P3-B
The key principle underlying the Golden Rule is the unity and interconnectedness of all things. It is one of the cornerstones for dialogue and co operation in promoting more peaceful, just and sustainable global community.
The growing interfaith and ecumenical movement, especially on the grass root is hope giving when responding today´s ethical crisis. URI is a global grassroots interfaith network that cultivates peace and justice by engaging people to bridge religious and cultural differences and work together for the good of their communities. Faiths Without Borders has the project Holy Drop! that speaks for the need for spiritual literacy and ethics of water. The EWN is a network of churches and Christian organizations promoting people's access to water around the world.
The growing interfaith and ecumenical movement, especially on the grass root is hope giving when responding today´s ethical crisis. URI is a global grassroots interfaith network that cultivates peace and justice by engaging people to bridge religious and cultural differences and work together for the good of their communities. Faiths Without Borders has the project Holy Drop! that speaks for the need for spiritual literacy and ethics of water. The EWN is a network of churches and Christian organizations promoting people's access to water around the world.
09:30 - 21:00
Open Dialogue on The Future We Choose
Secretary-General's High-level Panel on Global Sustainability
Secretary-General's High-level Panel on Global Sustainability
Open Dialogue on The Future We Choose
Lead organizer:
Secretary-General's High-level Panel on Global Sustainability
Room:
P3-3
11:30 - 13:00
Review of China’s Sustainable Development 1992 – 2011: A perspective f
China Association for NGO Cooperation
China Association for NGO Cooperation
Review of China’s Sustainable Development 1992 – 2011: A perspective f
Lead organizer:
China Association for NGO Cooperation
Room:
P3-A
Review of China’s Sustainable Development 1992 – 2011: A perspective from Chinese civil society
The past 20 years are very important for China’s sustainable development. As one of the major group, Chinese’s NGO are also willing to deliver their views on China’s sustainable development path in the past 20 years. Since the voice from China’s civil society on issues related to sustainable development has not been so strong until recently, but need to be heard in this summit. We are now working on a report named ‘Review of China’s Sustainable Development 1992 – 2011: A perspective from Chinese civil society’. In this side event, we’ll invite authors, organizers to share the unique writing process which involved variety of stakeholders, the views and existed cases in the report. Meanwhile, we want to exchange with experts and colleges from other countries in the sustainable related issues. Finally, we can discuss the different sustainable develop path from different countries.
The past 20 years are very important for China’s sustainable development. As one of the major group, Chinese’s NGO are also willing to deliver their views on China’s sustainable development path in the past 20 years. Since the voice from China’s civil society on issues related to sustainable development has not been so strong until recently, but need to be heard in this summit. We are now working on a report named ‘Review of China’s Sustainable Development 1992 – 2011: A perspective from Chinese civil society’. In this side event, we’ll invite authors, organizers to share the unique writing process which involved variety of stakeholders, the views and existed cases in the report. Meanwhile, we want to exchange with experts and colleges from other countries in the sustainable related issues. Finally, we can discuss the different sustainable develop path from different countries.
11:30 - 13:00
The Impact of New Technologies and ICTs on Sustainable Development
Global Alliance for ICT and Development GAID/OICT
Global Alliance for ICT and Development GAID/OICT
The Impact of New Technologies and ICTs on Sustainable Development
Lead organizer:
Global Alliance for ICT and Development GAID/OICT
Room:
T-5
The Panel will look at the potential of Information and Communication Technologies vis-a-vis the current challenges of environmental sustainability and the development of global economies and societies.
The will assess progress made in using ICTs to achieve the Internationally agreed Goals, including the Millennium Development Goals, and chart a path to strengthen their contribution to global development efforts.
Technologies have great potential for advancing development; yet not adequate progress has been achieved so far, and participants at the Panel will address challenges and propose innovative solutions.
In that regard, thematic sessions will focus on the use of ICTs for addressing specific challenges such as economic, social and environmental sustainability, as well as governance and public sector implications. These sessions are expected to devise concrete proposals and suggestions.
The will assess progress made in using ICTs to achieve the Internationally agreed Goals, including the Millennium Development Goals, and chart a path to strengthen their contribution to global development efforts.
Technologies have great potential for advancing development; yet not adequate progress has been achieved so far, and participants at the Panel will address challenges and propose innovative solutions.
In that regard, thematic sessions will focus on the use of ICTs for addressing specific challenges such as economic, social and environmental sustainability, as well as governance and public sector implications. These sessions are expected to devise concrete proposals and suggestions.
11:30 - 13:00
RIO Panel on Humanity & Environment = Our World’s Resources
Global Campaign for Climate Action (GCCA)
Global Campaign for Climate Action (GCCA)
RIO Panel on Humanity & Environment = Our World’s Resources
Lead organizer:
Global Campaign for Climate Action (GCCA)
Room:
T-3
This will be a panel discussion on the framework and foundation for a World Constitution for our environment, so humanity can live in better balance with our world’s resources.
11:30 - 13:00
Entrepreneurship Forum on Green Business Opportunities
United Nations Association of China
United Nations Association of China
Entrepreneurship Forum on Green Business Opportunities
Lead organizer:
United Nations Association of China
Room:
T-10
The forum aims to introduce the practice of Chinese enterprises’ adoption of energy-saving and environmental-friendly technologies in the process of sustainable development so that the world may know better the unremitting efforts Chinese enterprises are making in environmental protection, ecological building and resources recycling, etc. to explore an appropriate economic development path suited to Chinese national conditions
The Chinese entrepreneurs wish to build a bridge with entrepreneurs of other countries and a platform for more communication through the forum. Entrepreneurs of other countries are welcome to the forum and participate in the discussion, which we hope will enhance understanding, offer new ways for mutual-beneficial cooperation and make contributions to the sustainable development of the world.
The Chinese entrepreneurs wish to build a bridge with entrepreneurs of other countries and a platform for more communication through the forum. Entrepreneurs of other countries are welcome to the forum and participate in the discussion, which we hope will enhance understanding, offer new ways for mutual-beneficial cooperation and make contributions to the sustainable development of the world.
11:30 - 13:00
The Sustainable and Just City
Ford Foundation
Ford Foundation
The Sustainable and Just City
Lead organizer:
Ford Foundation
Room:
T-2
Now that over half of the world’s population lives in cities, sustainable urbanization is an important new opportunity for the UN’s efforts to advance sustainable development and poverty reduction. This side event will offer a vision for sustainable and just cities and showcase what leaders and practitioners have learned in the implementation of promising initiatives. Speakers will discuss the crucial leadership of mayors and who are scaling up successful strategies in partnership with the world’s heads of state, environmental ministers, civil society organizations, and business leaders. The Ford Foundation will discuss the role of philanthropic institutions in generating greater resources and attention to the challenges of accommodating the 2 billion additional residents that are expected to reside in the world's cities by 2050. Attendees will be invited to share their ideas about to strengthen collaboration between practitioners, leaders, and key stakeholders to achieve a vision of sustainable and just cities.
11:30 - 13:00
Implications of the triple disaster in Japan in a post-Rio+20 world
Institute for Global Environmental Strategies
Institute for Global Environmental Strategies
Implications of the triple disaster in Japan in a post-Rio+20 world
Lead organizer:
Institute for Global Environmental Strategies
Room:
T-6
Addressing one of the seven critical issues identified by UNDESA for Rio+20, the purpose of this side event is to reflect on the triple disasters in Japan in 2011 and draw lessons for governance and policy from the international to the local level for developing resilience to hazards in the context of sustainable development in a post-Rio+20 world. Considering that the discussion will focus on contemporary and forward-looking issues, the outcomes should directly inform the ongoing process for developing Sustainable Development Goals, as disaster risk reduction and resilience has been proposed as one potential goal.
11:30 - 13:00
Advancing Sustainability through Communication and Collaboration
University of Colorado
University of Colorado
Advancing Sustainability through Communication and Collaboration
Lead organizer:
University of Colorado
Room:
T-9
This session will provide training in communication and strategic collaboration for policy makers, practitioners, and scientists working to advance sustainability. Leaders who know how to locate, talk to, and build relationships with experts can obtain current information on science and technology and feedback on policy alternatives to help design and implement effective policies. Scientists who talk with leaders and practitioners can design research relevant to societal problems and provide better links between science and policy. Communications training will help scientists to present research in a concise and accessible manner. Practitioners who know how to use both policy and science can shape more effective programs. Encouraging policy makers, practitioners, and scientists to communicate with each other and to build strategic collaborative relationships will create powerful networks working toward sustainable solutions to societal problems, and will lead to more sustainable public policies and programs at all levels of governance.
11:30 - 13:00
Securing Food, Water and Energy in the World’s Most Valued Ecoregions
Worldwide Fund for Nature
Worldwide Fund for Nature
Securing Food, Water and Energy in the World’s Most Valued Ecoregions
Lead organizer:
Worldwide Fund for Nature
Room:
P3-E
This event will profile some of the world’s most innovative ‘natural capital partnerships’ implementing integrated approaches toward the transition to green growth and green economies. It will promote a south-south knowledge exchange and commitments from the Coastal Eastern Africa region, Asia’s Greater Mekong Subregion and Heart of Borneo, and Mexico.
Natural ecosystems provide economically valuable services vital to human welfare, such as food, water, energy, and carbon sequestration. In many of the world’s ecoregions, declines in natural capital continue, causing negative impacts that are contributing to increasing poverty levels. Solutions are emerging, however. Across Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America, models for inclusive green growth are evolving through a range of integrated strategies and regional cooperation initiatives.
This event will provide a forum for governments to profile initiatives leading the way in developing ‘good practices’ for maintaining and enhancing the natural capital and ecosystem services essential for our sustainable future.
Natural ecosystems provide economically valuable services vital to human welfare, such as food, water, energy, and carbon sequestration. In many of the world’s ecoregions, declines in natural capital continue, causing negative impacts that are contributing to increasing poverty levels. Solutions are emerging, however. Across Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America, models for inclusive green growth are evolving through a range of integrated strategies and regional cooperation initiatives.
This event will provide a forum for governments to profile initiatives leading the way in developing ‘good practices’ for maintaining and enhancing the natural capital and ecosystem services essential for our sustainable future.
11:30 - 13:00
Promote Adaptation by Reducing Vulnerability and Increasing Resilience
ActionAid International
ActionAid International
Promote Adaptation by Reducing Vulnerability and Increasing Resilience
Lead organizer:
ActionAid International
Room:
P3-F
The main purpose of this workshop is to present the need to invest in public policies and in practices from smallholder farmers on adaptation in order to build resilience to face climate changes. The workshop will launch an international database of experiences and practices on adaptation from different smallholder farmers around the world, which aims to share experiences so that others can replicate or adapt these practices into their contexts. There will be also a community leader to explain how the practice empowered the community to face the climate change maintaining or improving their production and lives.
11:30 - 13:00
Beyond Rio+20: A Global Youth Movement for Sustainable Development
European Students' Forum (AEGEE)
European Students' Forum (AEGEE)
Beyond Rio+20: A Global Youth Movement for Sustainable Development
Lead organizer:
European Students' Forum (AEGEE)
Room:
T-4
We are at a turning point in which it is not only necessary to tackle global challenges, but also to address the disconnect between generations in order to produce new and greener ideas, attitudes, habits and a sense of responsibility and accountability linked to our daily actions. Today’s youth can and shall lead this shift by collaborating with previous generations.
Current leaders and youth representatives have come together to make young people’s voice, interests, needs, actions, and visions a key part of Rio+20. Such cooperation efforts must continue after the UN summit. The event will therefore discuss future scenarios both in terms of priorities for the movement (SDGs, education?) and form (through the Major Groups or an independent alliance?). Feedback will be sought from other stakeholders, whose partnership will be fundamental in making a long-term youth movement flourish for a sustainable future.
Current leaders and youth representatives have come together to make young people’s voice, interests, needs, actions, and visions a key part of Rio+20. Such cooperation efforts must continue after the UN summit. The event will therefore discuss future scenarios both in terms of priorities for the movement (SDGs, education?) and form (through the Major Groups or an independent alliance?). Feedback will be sought from other stakeholders, whose partnership will be fundamental in making a long-term youth movement flourish for a sustainable future.
11:30 - 13:00
Sustainability Revisited: Population, Reproductive Health & the Planet
Lead organizer:
Aspen Institute
Room:
P3-B
Mary Robinson and the Aspen Institute’s Global Leaders Council for Reproductive Health (GLC) will convene an official side event to raise the profile of human development, gender and reproductive health within the Rio+20 UN Conference on Sustainable Development. Members of the GLC and other high-level leaders will speak to the role of human development and reproductive health in the new and emerging global discussion of sustainable development.
11:30 - 13:00
Dublin Rio Principles, where do we stand, what lessons learned
Global Water Partnership (GWP)
Global Water Partnership (GWP)
Dublin Rio Principles, where do we stand, what lessons learned
Lead organizer:
Global Water Partnership (GWP)
Room:
P3-6
In line with Dublin/Rio conferences (1992) mandates, AMCOW has provided leadership and commitment in gender mainstreaming by elaborating the AMCOW Gender Policy and Strategy in the water sector. Many governments, civil society and development agencies have also adopted gender sensitive policies and programmes suggesting that there exists considerable knowledge and lessons learnt. GWP is currently elaborating a GWP gender Strategy for the GWP Network.
AMCOW, GWP; UNDP; Cap-Net; SaciWATERs, the Center for Public Health and Climate Change at the Public Health Institute and GWA plan to convene a gender implementation event at the Rio+20 conference. The event will review progress made and facilitate information exchange on strategies, actions, approaches, partnerships/networks lessons learnt and gender mainstreaming needs. This event seeks to share knowledge so as to support Africa’s implementation of the AMCOW gender strategy and to develop an Africa network that will support AMCOW and bring these issues forward beyond RIO+20.
AMCOW, GWP; UNDP; Cap-Net; SaciWATERs, the Center for Public Health and Climate Change at the Public Health Institute and GWA plan to convene a gender implementation event at the Rio+20 conference. The event will review progress made and facilitate information exchange on strategies, actions, approaches, partnerships/networks lessons learnt and gender mainstreaming needs. This event seeks to share knowledge so as to support Africa’s implementation of the AMCOW gender strategy and to develop an Africa network that will support AMCOW and bring these issues forward beyond RIO+20.
13:30 - 15:00
Promoting a Green Economy in Africa, LDCs, SIDS and LLDCS/Challenges/O
Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA)
Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA)
Promoting a Green Economy in Africa, LDCs, SIDS and LLDCS/Challenges/O
Lead organizer:
Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA)
Room:
T-3
Promotion of the green economy is one major means by which the current economy in Africa can make the transition to sustainable economic development. As has been widely acknowledged, although Africa has contributed least to global climate change, it has suffered disproportionately from its adverse effects. The challenges of adaptation and mitigation are therefore particularly urgent for Africa. The continent has 60 percent of the world’s arable land; 20 percent of its forest reserves; 20 percent of the global land mass; 40 percent of the world’s biodiversity and more than half of the world’s clean energy potential. A new paradigm is needed to ensure that countries maximize the potential benefits that the green economy could provide. A green economy with the vast untapped natural resources represent a paradigm shift in promoting clean and renewable energy, creation of employment and conservation of the continent’s natural resources.
13:30 - 15:00
Disarmament for Development
International Peace Bureau
International Peace Bureau
Disarmament for Development
Lead organizer:
International Peace Bureau
Room:
T-6
As the economic crisis continues to give rise to government spending cuts in many countries, increased attention is being paid to military budgets.
The global military expenditure in 2010 has reached a historic high of $1630 billion. This is 5 times more than what we would need to achieve the Millennium Development Goals.
This side event will show the effects of armed conflicts and weapons on development and explain an innovative way to finance programmes for sustainable development: by reducing military spending.
The global military expenditure in 2010 has reached a historic high of $1630 billion. This is 5 times more than what we would need to achieve the Millennium Development Goals.
This side event will show the effects of armed conflicts and weapons on development and explain an innovative way to finance programmes for sustainable development: by reducing military spending.
13:30 - 15:00
LP Gas: An exceptional energy for improving health and development
World LP Gas Association (WLPGA)
World LP Gas Association (WLPGA)
LP Gas: An exceptional energy for improving health and development
Lead organizer:
World LP Gas Association (WLPGA)
Room:
P3-F
This side event will highlight an independent study regarding the impact of energy-related pollution on human health. It will demonstrate that Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LP Gas or LPG) can help to reduce negative health impacts particularly those stemming from cooking with traditional fuels and biomass while providing access to clean, modern energy that is necessary for sustainable development.
LP Gas is a clean-burning, low carbon and efficient fuel and a vital source of energy for hundreds of millions of people throughout the world. It is modern and safe and can be used anywhere. It is also available immediately, without large investments in R&D, technology, time or infrastructure. It is portable and can be transported, stored and used virtually anywhere without large investments in infrastructure making it ideal for solving development issues and improving the life and health of millions of people who currently lack access to modern forms of energy.
LP Gas is a clean-burning, low carbon and efficient fuel and a vital source of energy for hundreds of millions of people throughout the world. It is modern and safe and can be used anywhere. It is also available immediately, without large investments in R&D, technology, time or infrastructure. It is portable and can be transported, stored and used virtually anywhere without large investments in infrastructure making it ideal for solving development issues and improving the life and health of millions of people who currently lack access to modern forms of energy.
13:30 - 15:00
The Economics of Low Carbon Cities
Centre for Low Carbon Futures
Centre for Low Carbon Futures
The Economics of Low Carbon Cities
Lead organizer:
Centre for Low Carbon Futures
Room:
T-10
Cities currently spend around 10% of their GDP on their annual energy bill. How can this be reduced whilst also enhancing competitiveness and creating employment? What are the most cost and carbon effective options? What is the business case for major investments and how much would they cut the carbon emissions of cities?
13:30 - 15:00
Renewable Energy Use in Rural Isolated Communities
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Renewable Energy Use in Rural Isolated Communities
Lead organizer:
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Room:
P3-6
The side event will provide an important opportunity to show-case and discuss projects and programmes being implemented to promote the use of renewable energy in rural isolated communities in Bolivia and in other developing countries of the world. The Minister of Hydrocarbons and Energy and the Vice Ministry of Electricity and Alternative Energies are tentatively expected to participate.
13:30 - 15:00
Fertile Soil for our Future: nourish our people - nurture our planet
Biovision – Foundation for ecological Development
Biovision – Foundation for ecological Development
Fertile Soil for our Future: nourish our people - nurture our planet
Lead organizer:
Biovision – Foundation for ecological Development
Room:
T-2
Soils are the basis for life on earth. They ensure food, water, fibre, bioenergy production for present and future generations and play a crucial role in adaptation and mitigation strategies for climate change. However, soils have been taken for granted for too long. Over the last decades they have been degraded by mismanagement, jeopardizing this essential finite natural resource and its ecosystem services. Nowadays, land degradation directly affects 1.5 billion people. They include 74% of the poor in the world, therefore soil conservation has a very direct link to poverty eradication. At this event the relevance of soils will be presented in a vivid and intuitive way. First-hand insights from Ethiopia will be provided that show to delegates and the media that fertile soils are the basis for an economically, ecologically and socially sustainable development.
13:30 - 15:00
The Role of Legislators in Building Sustainable Cities
Parliamentarians for Global Action
Parliamentarians for Global Action
The Role of Legislators in Building Sustainable Cities
Lead organizer:
Parliamentarians for Global Action
Room:
P3-B
Increased migration from rural to urban areas poses challenges to local governments in their provision of public services to ever-growing populations. Decision-makers need to ensure a holistic approach to be able to manage efficiently and effectively the needs of their constituents. To this respect, this Side Event will contribute to the discussions on Sustainable Cities from the perspective of the legislative branch. It will address the opportunities and challenges in national parliaments to advance the international process of implementing this theme under the umbrella of the sustainable development agenda.
13:30 - 15:00
Sustainable Agriculture and Food; First for Sustainable Development
Public Advocacy Initiatives for Rights and Values in India (PAIRVI)
Public Advocacy Initiatives for Rights and Values in India (PAIRVI)
Sustainable Agriculture and Food; First for Sustainable Development
Lead organizer:
Public Advocacy Initiatives for Rights and Values in India (PAIRVI)
Room:
T-8
Last decades have seen agriculture being transformed into an industrial activity, which has created hegemony of corporate interests and benefitted big business, starving countries and communities and creating unrest. The panel discussion will talk sustainable agriculture and right to food should be the first charge on sustainable development.
13:30 - 15:00
Ending Militarism, Promoting Good Governance:
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom
Ending Militarism, Promoting Good Governance:
Lead organizer:
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom
Room:
T-5
Ending Militarism, Promoting Good Governance:
Indicators of Sustainable Environment is a round table discussion to include end to militarism as an indicator of sustainable environment as well as good governance. It aims to show how militarism, arms production and industrial complex, armed conflicts are contributing to the deterioration of our environment as national budgets are siphoned to destructive armaments military modernization rather than channeled to protect and preserve our natural resource and environment. It will also show the link between good governance and sustainable development
Indicators of Sustainable Environment is a round table discussion to include end to militarism as an indicator of sustainable environment as well as good governance. It aims to show how militarism, arms production and industrial complex, armed conflicts are contributing to the deterioration of our environment as national budgets are siphoned to destructive armaments military modernization rather than channeled to protect and preserve our natural resource and environment. It will also show the link between good governance and sustainable development
13:30 - 15:00
Space Observations in support to the Rio Conventions
European Space Agency
European Space Agency
Space Observations in support to the Rio Conventions
Lead organizer:
European Space Agency
Room:
P3-E
Implementing the MAEs Conventions requires the collection, analysis and understanding of a huge amount of environmental information. This information is essential for a better understanding of the scientific background around the environmental issues, but also to serve decision-making and to enable sustainable development plans to be put in place. Earth Observation satellites provide ways to improve the implementation of the MEAs, such as continuous observations of essential environmental variables, the building of long-term archives of historical satellite data, and the provision of synoptic and comparable environmental information without infringing on national sovereignties.
The Side Event will be organised along some keynote speeches and round table discussions on how Space Observations improve the assessment and the monitoring of essential “climate change”, “biodiversity” and “ land degradation” variables. Such an event would allow to increase awareness and share views on the importance of satellite observations for the implementation of the Rio Conventions.
The Side Event will be organised along some keynote speeches and round table discussions on how Space Observations improve the assessment and the monitoring of essential “climate change”, “biodiversity” and “ land degradation” variables. Such an event would allow to increase awareness and share views on the importance of satellite observations for the implementation of the Rio Conventions.
13:30 - 15:00
Energy for all; Equity as fundamental goal
Ambedkar Education Society-All India Foundation of Human Rights and Social Justice
Ambedkar Education Society-All India Foundation of Human Rights and Social Justice
Energy for all; Equity as fundamental goal
Lead organizer:
Ambedkar Education Society-All India Foundation of Human Rights and Social Justice
Room:
T-4
The political economy of energy aided by international finance, trade and aid has been the principal reasons for unsustainable development. The panel will discuss how equity in energy is of paramount importance for the cherished goal of energy for all and for sustainable development. The panel will argue that equity in access to energy at international and sub national levels through fundamental changes in the patterns of production and consumption should be the first goal for sustainable development.
13:30 - 15:00
Panel sobre la Experiencia de Recuperacion y Conservacion de la Cober
Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales - National Environmental Office
Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales - National Environmental Office
Panel sobre la Experiencia de Recuperacion y Conservacion de la Cober
Lead organizer:
Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales - National Environmental Office
Room:
P3-A
El Panel sobre la Experiencia de Recuperación y Conservación de la Cobertura Boscosa en Centro América y Republica Dominicana: Caso de la Republica Dominicana.
Será un espacio para presentar los resultados y lecciones aprendidas de la ejecución de las políticas de los países participantes, con atención en la experiencia de la Republica Dominicana, orientada a la recuperación y conservación de la cobertura forestal utilizando varios instrumentos incluyendo el Pago por Servicios Ambientales.
Consiste en un panel de expertos de alto nivel y de tomadores de decisiones de las instancias institucionales nacionales y regionales vinculadas o responsable de la gestión ambiental, tomando como base la presentación de un estudio de cobertura forestal de la Republica Dominicana y las políticas asociadas.
Será un espacio para presentar los resultados y lecciones aprendidas de la ejecución de las políticas de los países participantes, con atención en la experiencia de la Republica Dominicana, orientada a la recuperación y conservación de la cobertura forestal utilizando varios instrumentos incluyendo el Pago por Servicios Ambientales.
Consiste en un panel de expertos de alto nivel y de tomadores de decisiones de las instancias institucionales nacionales y regionales vinculadas o responsable de la gestión ambiental, tomando como base la presentación de un estudio de cobertura forestal de la Republica Dominicana y las políticas asociadas.
13:30 - 15:00
Mainstreaming BioDiversity for a Sustainable Future
Canadian Environmental Network
Canadian Environmental Network
Mainstreaming BioDiversity for a Sustainable Future
Lead organizer:
Canadian Environmental Network
Room:
T-9
Short Introduction - Max 150 words
The purpose of this side event is to explore the importance of mainstreaming BioDiversity to raise public understanding of BioDiversity. This session will highlight and introduce 1000 Days for the Planet, a global educational and awareness raising project launched in the context of the United Nations Decade on Biodiversity. At its heart is a three-year worldwide sailing expedition on the oceanographic vessel Sedna IV and a programme that combines science, education and public entertainment/documentary. The project will reach out to the general public through a multidimensional platform of exhibitions, educational activities, film and television productions, and online videoconferencing with the ship’s scientists. Examples of mainstreaming BioDiversity at the local level will also be presented through the Ontario Project “The Halton Peel BioDiversity Network”, and Canadian Youth efforts to mainstream BioDiversity.
The purpose of this side event is to explore the importance of mainstreaming BioDiversity to raise public understanding of BioDiversity. This session will highlight and introduce 1000 Days for the Planet, a global educational and awareness raising project launched in the context of the United Nations Decade on Biodiversity. At its heart is a three-year worldwide sailing expedition on the oceanographic vessel Sedna IV and a programme that combines science, education and public entertainment/documentary. The project will reach out to the general public through a multidimensional platform of exhibitions, educational activities, film and television productions, and online videoconferencing with the ship’s scientists. Examples of mainstreaming BioDiversity at the local level will also be presented through the Ontario Project “The Halton Peel BioDiversity Network”, and Canadian Youth efforts to mainstream BioDiversity.
15:30 - 17:00
THE RAINFOREST STANDARD: Integrating Social, Environmental, and Econom
Red de Fondos Ambientales de Latinoamérica y el Caribe (Redlac)
Red de Fondos Ambientales de Latinoamérica y el Caribe (Redlac)
THE RAINFOREST STANDARD: Integrating Social, Environmental, and Econom
Lead organizer:
Red de Fondos Ambientales de Latinoamérica y el Caribe (Redlac)
Room:
T-3
THE RAINFOREST STANDARD (RFS) Founding Members will host a side event in Rio + 20 meeting to present the RFS. The RFS integrates protocols for carbon accounting, socio-cultural-economic impact, and biodiversity outcomes in the belief that reducing carbon emissions from removals of biomass in forestland will not be effective or permanent without benefits flowing to all local stakeholders, and should produce an economic benefit that results in the protection of biodiversity and healthy ecosystems. In this way, the RFS is the first fully integrated forest carbon emissions reduction standard that was built specifically for REDD and built by institutions in the countries in which it is to be deployed.
15:30 - 17:00
Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development: Chinese NGOs in Action
China NGO Network for International Exchanges (CNIE)
China NGO Network for International Exchanges (CNIE)
Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development: Chinese NGOs in Action
Lead organizer:
China NGO Network for International Exchanges (CNIE)
Room:
P3-E
This side event aims to show the efforts and achievements Chinese NGOs have made in the past 10 years, as well as challenges ahead in eradicating poverty and promoting sustainable development. participants will discuss how local NGOs can do better to help developing countries reach the UN Millennium Development Goals on time
In accordance with the theme of the conference: A Green Economy in the Context of Sustainable Development and Poverty Eradication, our side event will focus on China’s path on poverty alleviation and sustainable development in recent 10 years. By assessing the progress to date, the remaining gaps in the implementation of the outcomes of former conferences, and discussing new and emerging challenges, this side event can make great contributions to the outcome of UNCSD/Rio+20.
The side event has three thematic focuses:Chinese NGOs’ efforts in poverty eradication; Relationship between poverty eradication and sustainable development; Working together to realize the UN Millennium Development Goals(MDGs).
In accordance with the theme of the conference: A Green Economy in the Context of Sustainable Development and Poverty Eradication, our side event will focus on China’s path on poverty alleviation and sustainable development in recent 10 years. By assessing the progress to date, the remaining gaps in the implementation of the outcomes of former conferences, and discussing new and emerging challenges, this side event can make great contributions to the outcome of UNCSD/Rio+20.
The side event has three thematic focuses:Chinese NGOs’ efforts in poverty eradication; Relationship between poverty eradication and sustainable development; Working together to realize the UN Millennium Development Goals(MDGs).
15:30 - 17:00
Analysing REDD+: challenges and choices
Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)
Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)
Analysing REDD+: challenges and choices
Lead organizer:
Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)
Room:
T-9
Climate change is a key global challenge and national, sub-national, and local actors are responding in the political, social, and economic spheres. Forests are a key part of the international mitigation agenda. Transformational change is required to realize the forest sector's mitigation potential through avoided deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+). Dense webs of economic interests, political realities, and local needs come to the forefront as countries become "ready for REDD+" and start to develop national REDD+ strategies and policies.
For the past four years, CIFOR and partners have been conducting a Global Comparative Study on REDD+ on policy development and the early stages of implementation. In this side event we will present the results of this work that are pertinent to the objectives of the CSD and the development of a green economy.
For the past four years, CIFOR and partners have been conducting a Global Comparative Study on REDD+ on policy development and the early stages of implementation. In this side event we will present the results of this work that are pertinent to the objectives of the CSD and the development of a green economy.
15:30 - 17:00
Empowering Youth Leadership for a Sustainable Future
Academy for Future Science
Academy for Future Science
Empowering Youth Leadership for a Sustainable Future
Lead organizer:
Academy for Future Science
Room:
T-8
A critical factor in the future of sustainability lies in the hands of the next generation of environmental stewards. The combination of the wisdom of the elders with the limitless creativity, enthusiasm and compassion of our youth will help us create solutions to the challenges facing our planet. It is our responsibility to educate and empower our young people to be leaders of sustainability. It is also our role to encourage their infinite resources of imagination and innovation. Social media and cultural arts are effective platforms that both give youth a voice on such global issues, and interconnect them. At this event, we will present several Rio+20 youth projects that are effectively mobilizing youth via music, spoken word and social media, as well as provide information on how our lifestyles can be improved to function with an awareness of sustainability.
15:30 - 17:00
Legal Preparedness for the Green Economy
International Law on Sustainable Development Partnership (IDLO)
International Law on Sustainable Development Partnership (IDLO)
Legal Preparedness for the Green Economy
Lead organizer:
International Law on Sustainable Development Partnership (IDLO)
Room:
P3-B
This IDLO Legal Roundtable Dialogue on Legal Preparedness for the Green Economy, organized in partnership with other inter-governmental organizations and leading developing countries, will highlight the importance of an enabling legal environment , tailored legal instruments and rights-based approaches to access the benefits of the global green economy. With distinguished legal experts, a dynamic discussion will examine how regulatory reforms are assisting countries to overcome barriers and establish new incentives for sustainable development and poverty eradication. Developing country jurists will share experiences with tailored legal reforms, institutions and compliance. Cutting-edge legal knowledge will be disseminated through the global launch of a new Compendium of Legal Best Practices on the Green Economy and an E-learning Course on Legal Preparedness for the Green Economy in several languages. This Legal Roundtable showcases the latest innovations in green economy laws, focusing on facilitating South-South knowledge sharing and defining practical green economy strategies.
15:30 - 17:00
Role of EESD in Transition to a Green Economy – from Tbilisi to Rio+20
Lead organizer:
Georgia
Room:
P3-F
To address the challenges to sustainability and development the global community has undertaken a number of very important steps towards engaging education in its efforts for a healthier ecological, economic and social environment, the time span emerging from Tbilisi Declaration of 1977 and covering Decade for Education for Sustainable Development 2005-2014. Rio + 20 and its outcomes should further enhance and refine global efforts in this regards. Education should continue to be employed to provide common awareness towards current and emerging challenges to sustainable development and ways for their mitigation and solution as well as knowledge, values and skills for green economies and societies.
The side event will be a multi-stakeholder forum involving international organizations, government and major group representatives as well as NGOs and private sector that will be held between 13th -18th June and discuss current and future perspective of education for sustainable development and greener societies.
The side event will be a multi-stakeholder forum involving international organizations, government and major group representatives as well as NGOs and private sector that will be held between 13th -18th June and discuss current and future perspective of education for sustainable development and greener societies.
15:30 - 17:00
Peasants Reclaiming our Future with Food Sovereignty and Agroecology
LA VIA CAMPESINA - International Peasant Movement
LA VIA CAMPESINA - International Peasant Movement
Peasants Reclaiming our Future with Food Sovereignty and Agroecology
Lead organizer:
LA VIA CAMPESINA - International Peasant Movement
Room:
T-2
In the discussions leading up to Rio+20, there has been little debate on what is a sustainable development path which can address our contemporary issues as defined under Agenda 21.
15:30 - 17:00
The DESERTEC Concept - Energy Security, Sustainability and Development
DESERTEC Foundation
DESERTEC Foundation
The DESERTEC Concept - Energy Security, Sustainability and Development
Lead organizer:
DESERTEC Foundation
Room:
T-5
Mankind is facing enormous challenges: as the planet’s population rises and the industrialization of developing countries accelerates, global energy demand continues to climb. At the same time, an increase in carbon emissions brings the threat of runaway climate change and a drastic reduction in the earth’s capacity to support human life even closer. The DESERTEC Concept offers a solution to these challenges by integrating all renewable energies, generating sustainable power from those sites where at their most abundant. Realized sustainably it may provide climate protection, global energy security and further options for human development.
To reach a broader audience the DESERTEC concept should be offered, presented and discussed with the global community of stakeholders of each part of society. The dialogue about which contribution the concept may provide to the aforementioned challenges and which opportunities it offers for the different regions of the world should be led.
To reach a broader audience the DESERTEC concept should be offered, presented and discussed with the global community of stakeholders of each part of society. The dialogue about which contribution the concept may provide to the aforementioned challenges and which opportunities it offers for the different regions of the world should be led.
15:30 - 17:00
Inadequate Planning: Challenges on the Andean Amazon
Peruvian Society for Environmental Law - (Sociedad Peruana de Derecho Ambiental - SPDA)
Peruvian Society for Environmental Law - (Sociedad Peruana de Derecho Ambiental - SPDA)
Inadequate Planning: Challenges on the Andean Amazon
Lead organizer:
Peruvian Society for Environmental Law - (Sociedad Peruana de Derecho Ambiental - SPDA)
Room:
T-11
SPDA and ICAA in their efforts to contribute to the discussion on the future of the Andean Amazon, have produced three reports on the Ecuadorian, Peru and Colombia Amazon, which provide information never before collected on investments of productive sectors (mining, energy, infrastructure, etc.) and their cumulative impacts on natural resources, conservation and development of the Amazonian populations.
This information is useful for civil society and states and contributes on the decision making process. It also generate “political capital” based on quality information, synergies with the media, politicians and civil society organizations. Therefore, we propose a dialogue event as part of Rio +20, to generate this global political capital, which should not only occur in areas of the Amazon, but also in areas where strategic decisions are being taking and affect the development of our countries.
This information is useful for civil society and states and contributes on the decision making process. It also generate “political capital” based on quality information, synergies with the media, politicians and civil society organizations. Therefore, we propose a dialogue event as part of Rio +20, to generate this global political capital, which should not only occur in areas of the Amazon, but also in areas where strategic decisions are being taking and affect the development of our countries.
15:30 - 17:00
Food and the City
World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA)
World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA)
Food and the City
Lead organizer:
World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA)
Room:
T-4
Shortly after the world urban population surpassed the world rural population and the food price crisis of 2007-8, the UN Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD17) called for “strong rural-urban linkages and partnerships between countryside and communities, to enhance livelihoods and food security”. Food Security and Cities are both priority theme areas of the green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication.
15:30 - 17:00
Consumer Voices at Rio+20
Idec - Brazilian Institute for Consumer Defense
Idec - Brazilian Institute for Consumer Defense
Consumer Voices at Rio+20
Lead organizer:
Idec - Brazilian Institute for Consumer Defense
Room:
T-10
The purpose of this event is to present the Consumers’ Platform for Rio+20 created and signed by a number of consumer organizations around the world. The goal is to use the platform as a reference to share perspectives on a new model of consumption based on sustainability as well as proposing new forms to orient and educate consumers on sustainable development. We will also be presenting a case study of a campaign for mandatory green labeling for cars, debating the most effective ways to implement that enforce consumer’s right to know where their products are “green” or not.
15:30 - 17:00
Spurring Private Sector Investment in Energy Efficient Buildings
U.S. Green Building Council
U.S. Green Building Council
Spurring Private Sector Investment in Energy Efficient Buildings
Lead organizer:
U.S. Green Building Council
Room:
P3-A
A green economy is one that will boost private sector markets and drive economic activity while minimizing impacts on natural resources and scarce energy supplies. Improving the efficiency of the building sector offers a least-cost greenhouse gas abatement opportunity with high returns on investment; powerful socioeconomic co-benefits; and potential for urban renewal and sustainability. Yet, developing policy pathways that will unlock the benefits of efficient buildings at scale remains a challenge for governments all over the world.
This event will mark the release of a new study by the Johnson Controls Institute for Building Efficiency that will assist decision-makers and development institutions prioritize policy instruments. Based on polling a wide sample of the building industry, the results indicate that some policies are more effective than others in attracting private sector investment and contributing to a long-term market for energy efficient products and services.
This event will mark the release of a new study by the Johnson Controls Institute for Building Efficiency that will assist decision-makers and development institutions prioritize policy instruments. Based on polling a wide sample of the building industry, the results indicate that some policies are more effective than others in attracting private sector investment and contributing to a long-term market for energy efficient products and services.
15:30 - 17:00
Phasing-out fossil fuel subsides: what is at stake and why now?
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
Phasing-out fossil fuel subsides: what is at stake and why now?
Lead organizer:
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
Room:
T-6
More than $500 billion is provided per year in fossil fuel subsidies. Fossil fuel subsidies drain public resources, drive global warming, and make it harder for clean energy to compete. In fact, fossil fuel subsidies are 500% larger than the subsidies provided for clean energy. While a total of 53 countries have made specific commitments to phase-out their fossil fuel subsidies, little progress has been made in following through by enacting changes to the laws and policies in the key countries. A panel of experts on fossil fuel subsidies will outline how much money is provided for these subsidies, where key countries stand in terms of phasing-out their subsidies, and what is needed to turn this promise into reality.
15:30 - 17:00
Expanding Energy Access to Achieve Sustainable Energy For All
United Nations Foundation (UNF)
United Nations Foundation (UNF)
Expanding Energy Access to Achieve Sustainable Energy For All
Lead organizer:
United Nations Foundation (UNF)
Room:
P3-6
Access to sustainable energy is a necessary precondition to achieving many social goals: eradicating poverty, increasing food production, providing clean water, improving public health, enhancing education, creating economic opportunity, empowering women, and combating climate change. In short, development is not possible without energy, and sustainable development is not possible without sustainable energy.
This panel will showcase how a collaborative worldwide effort, under the auspices of Sustainable Energy for All, can accelerate progress in achieving universal energy access by 2030.
This panel will showcase how a collaborative worldwide effort, under the auspices of Sustainable Energy for All, can accelerate progress in achieving universal energy access by 2030.
17:30 - 19:00
World Agricultural Heritage Systems: towards a sustainable development
People's Commission on Environment and Development (PCEDI)
People's Commission on Environment and Development (PCEDI)
World Agricultural Heritage Systems: towards a sustainable development
Lead organizer:
People's Commission on Environment and Development (PCEDI)
Room:
T-2
Ten years after its initiation by FAO in 2002, during the World Summit on Sustainable Development, the GIAHS Partnership Initiative represents a sophisticated framework for the recognition, dynamic conservation and adaptive management of remarkable systems of agriculture with their associated livelihoods, ecosystems and landscapes. Defined as “unique, remarkable traditional agricultural practices and evolving systems that demonstrate multiple goods and services to humanity and the environment”. GIAHS Initiative seek to support the present-day resilience of these traditional systems and thus provide a sustainable legacy for the benefit of future generations. The initiative has assembled an impressive list of pilot site/system designations and is actively pursuing their sustainable development. It has an innovative and integrated approach looking on the well being of small farmers. Prestigious global acknowledgment is emerging, and is reflected in the participation of Japan’s Vice Minister and India’s Prime Minister in the ceremonial designation of local GIAHS in 2012.
17:30 - 19:00
RECOGNIZING AFRICA¡¦S ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT AND HARNESSING NATURAL CAPIT
Lead organizer:
Senegal
Room:
P3-B
Fundamentally we all depend on nature, the ecological infrastructure of the planet that provides the flow of goods and services upon which our livelihoods and economies are built. Yet Africa¡¦s ecosystems are declining faster than ever before through the combined impact of global and local pressures. Loss of ecosystem services is compromising future food security, health and well-being and the effects are being borne disproportionately by the poor. The Ecological Footprint of all African countries increased by 240 per cent between 1961 and 2008 as a result of growing populations as well as increased per capita consumption in a minority of countries. Transitioning to a green economy would ensure that our natural capital is maintained so it can continue to provide the ecosystem services we all depend on.
17:30 - 19:00
The Business of Innovating: Bringing Low-Carbon Solutions to Market
Center for Climate and Energy Solutions
Center for Climate and Energy Solutions
The Business of Innovating: Bringing Low-Carbon Solutions to Market
Lead organizer:
Center for Climate and Energy Solutions
Room:
T-11
This 90-minute panel discussion would highlight the actions taken by the business community to promote a sustainable, low-carbon energy future through development of new low-carbon technologies, at the same time as they promote economic growth and development opportunities. The discussion would profile the effective methods used by leading companies to capture low-carbon innovation opportunities, and how those strategies take into account differences in regional markets.
17:30 - 19:00
Sustainable Energy, Food, Water & Oceans
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Sustainable Energy, Food, Water & Oceans
Lead organizer:
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Room:
P3-E
This side event will focus on four of Rio+20’s seven critical issues — energy, food, water and oceans. It will review applications of nuclear technology to all four issues and present initial progress on integrated modelling to help devise mutually supportive policies for energy, food, water and oceans and avoid conflicting policies.
Nuclear technology is used to generate low-carbon electricity; to breed improved crops and reduce post-harvest losses; to map and manage ground water; as well as to assess and monitor climate change and pollution impact on oceans. Rio+20 will consider setting goals in these and other areas that integrate the economic, social and environmental dimension of sustainable development. The interrelated nature of multiple issues suggests that an integrated approach to policymaking is needed. This side event intends to lead to a broader use of integrated modelling and mutually supportive sustainable development policies for energy, food, water and oceans.
Nuclear technology is used to generate low-carbon electricity; to breed improved crops and reduce post-harvest losses; to map and manage ground water; as well as to assess and monitor climate change and pollution impact on oceans. Rio+20 will consider setting goals in these and other areas that integrate the economic, social and environmental dimension of sustainable development. The interrelated nature of multiple issues suggests that an integrated approach to policymaking is needed. This side event intends to lead to a broader use of integrated modelling and mutually supportive sustainable development policies for energy, food, water and oceans.
17:30 - 19:00
The Green Power Fund: Carbon Negative Tech for Sustainable Development
Columbia Earth Institute
Columbia Earth Institute
The Green Power Fund: Carbon Negative Tech for Sustainable Development
Lead organizer:
Columbia Earth Institute
Room:
T-5
Hosted by the Earth Institute, Columbia University, this event examines the proposal for a “Green Power Fund” to leverage the existing $200 billion/year traded on the carbon markets to fund “carbon negative” power plants in developing nations. The Green Power Fund was proposed by Graciela Chichilnisky, noted economist, author of the carbon market mechanism under the Kyoto Protocol, and co-founder of Global Thermostat, which has developed a technology that uses waste heat from power plants to capture more carbon than they emit.
By using existing global carbon markets to finance a Green Power Fund, the international community can leverage massive amounts of private and public capital to fund carbon negative solutions in developing nations, particularly in least developed nations and small island states. This would also engage the global power sector in the sustainable development institutional framework, and spur the development of a green economy that also directly addresses climate change.
By using existing global carbon markets to finance a Green Power Fund, the international community can leverage massive amounts of private and public capital to fund carbon negative solutions in developing nations, particularly in least developed nations and small island states. This would also engage the global power sector in the sustainable development institutional framework, and spur the development of a green economy that also directly addresses climate change.
17:30 - 19:00
Launching the Building Block on Climate Change Financing
Lead organizer:
Honduras
Room:
P3-A
This event launches “International Partnership for Climate Finance Effectiveness (tbc)”. This partnership is composed of 25 countries and institutions to promote knowledge and experience sharing on effective management of climate finance at the country level, drawing on lessons learnt from the management of development aid.
17:30 - 19:00
Buen Vivir and Human Rights in the Face of REDD+
Indian Law Resource Center
Indian Law Resource Center
Buen Vivir and Human Rights in the Face of REDD+
Lead organizer:
Indian Law Resource Center
Room:
P3-F
Climate change is a critical issue for indigenous peoples. While effective solutions to the climate crisis are desperately needed, many popular strategies, like REDD+, actually threaten indigenous peoples’ rights and livelihoods. This event will explore two frameworks for ensuring that climate policies protect the rights of indigenous peoples. CAOI will present on Buen Vivir, the millenarian practice of indigenous peoples of living in harmony with nature, and how it can re-shape climate policies to support both sustainability and the rights and livelihoods of indigenous peoples. The Indian Law Resource Center will present on the human rights obligations of states and institutions, such as the World Bank and the UN-REDD Programme, engaged in REDD+ initiatives, and identify the minimum standards necessary for the protection of the rights of indigenous peoples impacted by REDD+ projects. The discussion will highlight shortcomings of existing climate solutions and propose distinct approaches for sustainable development.
17:30 - 19:00
Indigenous peoples and local communities: a force against destructive development and for the "buen vivir”?
Lead organizer:
ICCA Consortium
Room:
T-4
This side event, organized by the ICCA Consortium, IUCN CEESP, GEF-SGP and the Equator Initiative, will provide space to discuss Indigenous Peoples’ and Community Conserved Areas and Territories (ICCAs)— those “natural and modified ecosystems that contain significant biodiversity values, ecological values and cultural values and are voluntarily conserved by indigenous peoples and local communities through customary laws or other effective means” (IUCN, 2004). This conservation practice, intertwined with local livelihoods and the spiritual and material values of local cultures, is the oldest on earth. Today, it remains one of the staunchest to hold the fort of bio-cultural diversity against the destructive powers of “development” – extractive industries, land grabbing, large infrastructures, loss of culture and values. The incorporation of ICCAs in the Programme of Work on Protected Areas of the CBD is managing only too slowly to provide some substantial protection against the variety of destructive forces and threats affecting them.
17:30 - 19:00
The Global Energy Assessment –the science to transform energy systems
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)
The Global Energy Assessment –the science to transform energy systems
Lead organizer:
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)
Room:
T-6
A revolutionary new approach to the development and delivery of energy services is essential if economic prosperity, human and social development, and environmental protection goals are to be achieved. Reducing energy deprivation, Increasng access to clean energy, decarbonising energy systems through increasing use of renewables are key goals of the United Nations Sustainable Energy for All initiative. Additionally, achievement of the many of the UN Millennium Development Goals will only be possible when global energy challenges are confronted. Following introductions and overviews by UNIDO and the UN Foundation IIASA scientists will outline their contributions to the Global Energy Assessment (GEA), the first ever fully integrated study of the global energy system. Presenters will describe a range of energy futures that offer viable, cost-effective, sustainable pathways for resolving some of the abovementioned issues. The findings, offer policy makers, at all levels, invaluable new knowledge to inform transformational changes to the global energy system with its multiple benefits.
17:30 - 19:00
Green Accounting & Development: Pragmatic Steps towards Sustainability
Conservation International
Conservation International
Green Accounting & Development: Pragmatic Steps towards Sustainability
Lead organizer:
Conservation International
Room:
T-8
Our use and transformation of marine, freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems has led to gains in manufactured, financial and human capital, while simultaneously depleting natural capital -- the stock of ecosystems and biodiversity that yields the flow of ecosystem goods and services upon which humans depends. Despite increasing understanding and demonstration of the value of ecosystem services, an estimated 60% of these services have been degraded or are used unsustainably, affecting climate regulation, freshwater, food security, human health and biodiversity. Further, many critical ecosystem services, such as natural hazard protection, water filtration and climate regulation are not always obvious to the public but their loss has a significant negative impact on human well-being. Sustainable development relies on an economic paradigm that adequately values natural capital in national economies, and promotes policy and management alternatives that recognize the contribution of ecosystem services to human well-being and limit environmental degradation and irreversible loss.
17:30 - 19:00
Complex Institutional Frameworks for Sustainability
Lead organizer:
Yale School
Room:
T-3
Leading scholars and practitioners from Yale, CISDL, IUFRO, RECOFTC, and WRI discuss the role of complex institutional frameworks in the global pursuit of sustainability. Complex institutional frameworks bring together multiple institutions, actors, and processes in a manner that cuts across public and private authority, national borders, and policy sectors. Speakers will discuss innovations for managing conflicts and promoting coherence within such frameworks, drawing on case studies focusing on non-state market-driven systems, public/private regimes, and legality verification schemes. Due to its economic, environmental, and social dimensions, processes, and stakeholders, the transnational governance of forestry will serve as a cross-cutting illustration of the challenges and opportunities of complex governance, emphasizing its role in sustainability, development, and human rights. This side-event will not only aim to identify best practices for managing governance complexity in sustainable development, but will also feature the launch of an innovative research agenda and partnership on these issues.
17:30 - 19:00
The economy of climate change and international negotiations
The Planetworkshops
The Planetworkshops
The economy of climate change and international negotiations
Lead organizer:
The Planetworkshops
Room:
P3-6
The Planetworkshops wish to organize a side event dedicated to the question of climate change. As a matter of fact, the fight against global warming is an essential stake to preserve our environment and our ways of life. This question is part of the main sustainable developments stakes.
In this prospect, we want to organize two debates, based on the works of the “climate negotiations” Planetworkshops’ Working Commission, which gathers a large spectrum of actors involved in sustainable development: government officials, leaders of NGOs and associations, business managers, experts, researchers, students, etc.
In this prospect, we want to organize two debates, based on the works of the “climate negotiations” Planetworkshops’ Working Commission, which gathers a large spectrum of actors involved in sustainable development: government officials, leaders of NGOs and associations, business managers, experts, researchers, students, etc.
17:30 - 19:00
Towards and beyond Rio+20: the contribution of regional organizations
Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe (REC)
Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe (REC)
Towards and beyond Rio+20: the contribution of regional organizations
Lead organizer:
Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe (REC)
Room:
T-9
Visualizing commitments and identifying opportunities at regional level
This side event aims to interconnect high political representatives/managers of regional organizations, agencies and other regional mechanisms working in the field of sustainable development. The complex and ambitious road-map towards Rio+20 requires not only strong political will from parties but also an inclusive process where all stakeholders are offered the possibility to interact and commit according to their respective mandate, field of expertise, interest and capacities.
The Institutional Framework for Sustainable Development requires commitments and action at all levels and in this respect it is essential to analyze the contribution of regional organizations, mechanisms and Inter Governmental Organizations operating at regional level outside the UN system. Based on their mandate and area of expertise, this interactive round table should identify concrete opportunities and synergies for potential cooperation within their respective regions and across regions.
This side event aims to interconnect high political representatives/managers of regional organizations, agencies and other regional mechanisms working in the field of sustainable development. The complex and ambitious road-map towards Rio+20 requires not only strong political will from parties but also an inclusive process where all stakeholders are offered the possibility to interact and commit according to their respective mandate, field of expertise, interest and capacities.
The Institutional Framework for Sustainable Development requires commitments and action at all levels and in this respect it is essential to analyze the contribution of regional organizations, mechanisms and Inter Governmental Organizations operating at regional level outside the UN system. Based on their mandate and area of expertise, this interactive round table should identify concrete opportunities and synergies for potential cooperation within their respective regions and across regions.
17:30 - 19:00
Sustainable Development: Juggling Gender Justice in the Three Pillars
Development Alternatives with Women for a New Era (DAWN)
Development Alternatives with Women for a New Era (DAWN)
Sustainable Development: Juggling Gender Justice in the Three Pillars
Lead organizer:
Development Alternatives with Women for a New Era (DAWN)
Room:
T-10
This side event is aimed at addressing developing country challenges in balancing the three dimensions of sustainable from a gender perspective. Panelists from G77 governments and international institutions will speak to a range of experiences in integrating these three dimensions into policies and programs. Discussions will also address contentious issues in the Rio+20 negotiations and provide concrete inputs toward shaping the post-MDG sustainable development framework.
19:30 - 21:00
Mediterranean Forests for Development: a key for adapting policies, territories and societies to climate change in the Middle East North African region
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Mediterranean Forests for Development: a key for adapting policies, territories and societies to climate change in the Middle East North African region
Lead organizer:
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Room:
T-9
The side event will highlight the contribution of MENA forest ecosystems to societies in the MENA region, especially in regard to climate change. The initiatives of the forest administrations involved in the Collaborative Partnership on Mediterranean Forests (CPMF) which promote the sustainable management of forests with a view to improving the resilience of MENA territories and societies to Climate Change will be presented and discussed with participants.
The side-event will comprise three parts:
• Short presentations on:
o the regional cooperation between forest administrations of the MENA region promoting the sustainable management of forests ;
o the role of forest ecosystems’ goods and services in climate change adaptation and innovative initiatives from the forest administrations in the MENA region ;
o the contribution of the MENA forest sector to the Rio+20 outcomes and recommendations.
• Round-table with representatives of the forest administrations
• Poster exhibition in the side event room
The side-event will comprise three parts:
• Short presentations on:
o the regional cooperation between forest administrations of the MENA region promoting the sustainable management of forests ;
o the role of forest ecosystems’ goods and services in climate change adaptation and innovative initiatives from the forest administrations in the MENA region ;
o the contribution of the MENA forest sector to the Rio+20 outcomes and recommendations.
• Round-table with representatives of the forest administrations
• Poster exhibition in the side event room
19:30 - 21:00
Global Bioenergy Partnership Seminar
Global Bioenergy Partnership
Global Bioenergy Partnership
19:30 - 21:00
Aiming higher, unlocking tertiary education's potential for SD (...)
Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS)
Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS)
Aiming higher, unlocking tertiary education's potential for SD (...)
Lead organizer:
Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS)
Room:
P3-B
Aiming higher, unlocking tertiary education's potential to accelerate sustainable development and the transition to a fair and green economy
Tertiary education plays a critical role in shaping the future, as political, business and civil society leaders are likely to be university graduates and will prepare the skilled workforce needed for a green economy. This event will emphasise the important role tertiary education plays in realising sustainable development and the transition to a green economy. Hosted by a collaborative of tertiary education sustainability organisations, in collaboration with numerous governments, we will answer:
• How can governments, NGOs, businesses and tertiary education instigate the necessary shift towards sustainable development and the transition to a Green Economy?
• How do we unlock the potential of tertiary education sector to transform society?
• What role should tertiary education play in creating and participating in the institutional framework for sustainable development?
• What funding and support mechanisms will need to be provided to ensure the success of tertiary education in sustainable development efforts?
Tertiary education plays a critical role in shaping the future, as political, business and civil society leaders are likely to be university graduates and will prepare the skilled workforce needed for a green economy. This event will emphasise the important role tertiary education plays in realising sustainable development and the transition to a green economy. Hosted by a collaborative of tertiary education sustainability organisations, in collaboration with numerous governments, we will answer:
• How can governments, NGOs, businesses and tertiary education instigate the necessary shift towards sustainable development and the transition to a Green Economy?
• How do we unlock the potential of tertiary education sector to transform society?
• What role should tertiary education play in creating and participating in the institutional framework for sustainable development?
• What funding and support mechanisms will need to be provided to ensure the success of tertiary education in sustainable development efforts?
19:30 - 21:00
Presentation or Booth running by the Rio+20 committee of Korean Civil
Korean Federation for Environmental Movement (KFEM)
Korean Federation for Environmental Movement (KFEM)
Presentation or Booth running by the Rio+20 committee of Korean Civil
Lead organizer:
Korean Federation for Environmental Movement (KFEM)
Room:
T-10
We would like to make a presentation or run a booth in the Rio convention center. The Rio+20 committee of Korean civil society is a platform which can represent Korean NGOs. We would like to have a chance to deliver how Korean civil society thinks about green economy and how to make it happen.
19:30 - 21:00
World premiere of film
ECA Watch Austria
ECA Watch Austria
World premiere of film
Lead organizer:
ECA Watch Austria
Room:
T-8
"Climate Crimes"
58 minutes in HD
Climate Crimes is a film not about climate change, but about climate protection and its consequences on nature, people and species. It is a journey to the hot spots of green energy production, to areas where it really happens. A view behind the curtains of climate protection with unbelievable results.
Mega dam projects in the Brazilian Amazon and in Asian Mesopotamia are threatening people, our natural and cultural heritage.
In Indonesia, the rainforest is being destroyed to produce biodiesel. Orangutans and thousands of other species pay the price for our green conscience.
And even in the middle of Europe, in Germany, climate protection became a major force in destroying its' last natural areas. Farmland rich in diversity is being transformed into monocultures of corn in order to produce “green energy”.
But does it at least help saving our climate? And what would be real solutions for our planet?
“They say that they save the climate. But they only destroy our nature.”
58 minutes in HD
Climate Crimes is a film not about climate change, but about climate protection and its consequences on nature, people and species. It is a journey to the hot spots of green energy production, to areas where it really happens. A view behind the curtains of climate protection with unbelievable results.
Mega dam projects in the Brazilian Amazon and in Asian Mesopotamia are threatening people, our natural and cultural heritage.
In Indonesia, the rainforest is being destroyed to produce biodiesel. Orangutans and thousands of other species pay the price for our green conscience.
And even in the middle of Europe, in Germany, climate protection became a major force in destroying its' last natural areas. Farmland rich in diversity is being transformed into monocultures of corn in order to produce “green energy”.
But does it at least help saving our climate? And what would be real solutions for our planet?
“They say that they save the climate. But they only destroy our nature.”
19:30 - 21:00
IFSD put into Practice: Setting up a Sustainable Development Council
Global Issues Division of the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP)
Global Issues Division of the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP)
IFSD put into Practice: Setting up a Sustainable Development Council
Lead organizer:
Global Issues Division of the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP)
Room:
T-5
At the 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD), the UN institutions that deal with sustainable development are to be restructured. This offers a unique opportunity to implement long overdue reforms. The proposed reforms should follow the objective to improve the visibility and key priority of sustainable development in the UN system. An important building block towards these reforms might be the establishment of a Sustainable Development Council (SDC), replacing the politically weak UN Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD). The UNCSD outcome document should recommend that the UN General Assembly decides to adopt a resolution establishing such a council as its subsidiary organ. Moreover, the new council's mandate, membership, and institutional design need to be negotiated. The proposed side event will tackle these questions, including ideas for effective decision-making structures, enhanced participation, a peer review mechanism, innovative financing mechanisms etc.
19:30 - 21:00
Students Speak Up for the Polar Regions
Students on Ice Alumni Delegation
Students on Ice Alumni Delegation
Students Speak Up for the Polar Regions
Lead organizer:
Students on Ice Alumni Delegation
Room:
T-4
Students Speak Up for the Polar Regions would draw much needed attention to the emerging challenge of sustainable development in the Polar Regions. The Polar Regions are crucial to global sustainable development, but have received very little attention in the lead-up to Rio.
This event would feature speakers from the Students on Alumni Delegation to Rio (www.soidelegation.com). This delegation is comprised of youth under 24 who have visited the Polar Regions and are committed to their protection.
During this event, delegates will speak about the importance of the Polar Regions in the context of sustainable development, threats facing these regions, and opportunities to promote sustainable development of the poles.
This event aims to raise awareness about the unique sustainable development challenges facing the Polar Regions and to inspire national delegates and civil society organizations to commit to their protection. The event will provide concrete ways for attendees to take action.
This event would feature speakers from the Students on Alumni Delegation to Rio (www.soidelegation.com). This delegation is comprised of youth under 24 who have visited the Polar Regions and are committed to their protection.
During this event, delegates will speak about the importance of the Polar Regions in the context of sustainable development, threats facing these regions, and opportunities to promote sustainable development of the poles.
This event aims to raise awareness about the unique sustainable development challenges facing the Polar Regions and to inspire national delegates and civil society organizations to commit to their protection. The event will provide concrete ways for attendees to take action.
19:30 - 21:00
Voices from Fukushima: Sharing Lessons for Global Sustainability
Lead organizer:
Peace Boat
Room:
T-2
The Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, and the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant that occurred on March 11, 2011 have had dramatic impact around the world. More than a year has passed since this massive disaster, but the nuclear power plant remains unstable. Workers continue to work in life-threatening conditions, while many people including children are forced to suffer from prolonged radiation exposure, unable to evacuate due to lack of support from the government. Despite such severe situations, the government of Japan has been eagerly trying to restart other nuclear plants within the country that have been stopped for regular checks.
This event aims to deliver the direct voices of the people of Fukushima, providing the participants with opportunities to not only learn the reality of what is currently happening in Japan, but also to think of what it takes to build a sustainable future.
This event aims to deliver the direct voices of the people of Fukushima, providing the participants with opportunities to not only learn the reality of what is currently happening in Japan, but also to think of what it takes to build a sustainable future.
19:30 - 21:00
Low Carbon Strategies;Challenge or Opportunity for Developing Countrie
Social Service Agency of the Protestant Church
Social Service Agency of the Protestant Church
Low Carbon Strategies;Challenge or Opportunity for Developing Countrie
Lead organizer:
Social Service Agency of the Protestant Church
Room:
P3-E
"Brot für die Welt" ("Bread for the World") is part of the Social Service Agency of the Protestant Church in Germany and active on their behalf in the field of development cooperation. “Brot für die Welt” supports the poor in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe in their attempts to lead a dignified life. We work jointly with local churches and partner organisations on over 1,000 projects in the main areas of food security, education and health, the struggle against HIV/Aids and the promotion of a culture of peace. “Brot für die Welt” regards itself as the advocate of disadvantaged people in the countries of the Southern hemisphere and as such promotes global transformation as an indispensable means to achieve justice for the poor.
19:30 - 21:00
Sustainable Development and Indigenous Peoples Rights
Society for Threatened Peoples - Switzerland
Society for Threatened Peoples - Switzerland
Sustainable Development and Indigenous Peoples Rights
Lead organizer:
Society for Threatened Peoples - Switzerland
Room:
T-6
The Society for Threatened Peoples International is active in the field of indigenous peoples' rights. Together with 3 major actors in this field in Latin America, we want shed a light on the interrelationship between sustainable development and indigenous peoples. Indigenous peoples are considered most vulnerable to any changes in their physical environment due to their close linkage with nature. As a consequence, they have to be heard, their experience has to be shared, and their interests and needs duely considered in any global debate on sustainable development. The side-event will allow for exchanges between indigenous representatives, state representatives and other actors present at the Rio summit.
19:30 - 21:00
Scalable Solutions - Managing water for economies, communities and nature
Lead organizer:
WWF International
Room:
T-3
This session will highlight solutions to water, food, and energy challenges through six important elements of WWF’s Freshwater outreach with partners. All these sessions are designed to show how collaborative approaches are bringing new thinking, partnerships and action to help solve our shared water challenges. These integrated initiatives encompass a broad range of stakeholder engagement, including governments, at both local and national level, corporations, investors, development banks and local communities. This work touches on the central challenges of water security and the trade-offs with energy and food.
The six initiatives demonstrate positive and proactive contributions to solving water challenges and an ability to be magnified and replicated in other parts of the world, helping lay the foundations for a genuinely green economy.
The six initiatives demonstrate positive and proactive contributions to solving water challenges and an ability to be magnified and replicated in other parts of the world, helping lay the foundations for a genuinely green economy.
19:30 - 21:00
Reframing environmental negotiations to create opportunities
Tufts Institute of the Environment
Tufts Institute of the Environment
Reframing environmental negotiations to create opportunities
Lead organizer:
Tufts Institute of the Environment
Room:
P3-F
From Burden Bearing to Opportunity Sharing: How reframing environmental negotiations can create opportunities for sustainable development
In order for the "Green Economy" strategy to achieve sustainable social and environmental pillar goals, some new approaches will be required. Three examples are provided.
1. Reframe the climate treaty as a sustainable development treaty that supplies low-carbon energy services for all rather than continuing to focus on pollution control.
2. Utilize adaptation for climate and other global change as a means towards resilient sustainable development instead of considering it as a reactive response.
3. Health is an essential input into the social pillar of sustainable development. Utilizing the health and environmental indicators from WHO can ensure that meaningful social goals are achieved in the development process.
In order for the "Green Economy" strategy to achieve sustainable social and environmental pillar goals, some new approaches will be required. Three examples are provided.
1. Reframe the climate treaty as a sustainable development treaty that supplies low-carbon energy services for all rather than continuing to focus on pollution control.
2. Utilize adaptation for climate and other global change as a means towards resilient sustainable development instead of considering it as a reactive response.
3. Health is an essential input into the social pillar of sustainable development. Utilizing the health and environmental indicators from WHO can ensure that meaningful social goals are achieved in the development process.
19:30 - 21:00
Wind Power and Climate Change: Sustainable Development in Brazil
Junior Chamber International (JCI)
Junior Chamber International (JCI)
Wind Power and Climate Change: Sustainable Development in Brazil
Lead organizer:
Junior Chamber International (JCI)
Room:
T-11
INTRODUCTION
The aim of this project is to inform about the benefits Wind Energy can bring to the humanity within the next years and about its positive influence on the planet’s climate change.
The power sector is far from being the only culprit when it comes to climate change, it is the largest single source of emissions, accounting for about 40% of CO2 emissions, and about 25% of overall emissions. The options for making major emissions reductions in the power sector between now and 2020 are basically three: energy efficiency and conservation; fuel switching from coal to gas; and renewable energy, primarily Wind Power.
JCI and Farias Brito College decided to study the Wind Power benefits and its direct influence on Earth’s climate change due to the fact Eolic Energy is the most popular source of energy in Ceará, northeast of Brazil, were Farias Brito College is situated at.
The aim of this project is to inform about the benefits Wind Energy can bring to the humanity within the next years and about its positive influence on the planet’s climate change.
The power sector is far from being the only culprit when it comes to climate change, it is the largest single source of emissions, accounting for about 40% of CO2 emissions, and about 25% of overall emissions. The options for making major emissions reductions in the power sector between now and 2020 are basically three: energy efficiency and conservation; fuel switching from coal to gas; and renewable energy, primarily Wind Power.
JCI and Farias Brito College decided to study the Wind Power benefits and its direct influence on Earth’s climate change due to the fact Eolic Energy is the most popular source of energy in Ceará, northeast of Brazil, were Farias Brito College is situated at.
19:30 - 21:00
Subnational Governments. Building a Sustainable Development Strategy
Subnational Government of Buenos Aires
Subnational Government of Buenos Aires
Subnational Governments. Building a Sustainable Development Strategy
Lead organizer:
Subnational Government of Buenos Aires
Room:
P3-A
The Buenos Aires province is developing public policies on sustainable development based on the subnational level as a member of the Network of Regional Governements for Sustainable Development.
The social, economic and environmental dimensions sublie the design of any measure applied, allowing the synergy between programs.
The aim of the side event proposed is to contribute to the strengthening of a national strategy on sustainable development from the perspective of a local (subnational) government.
In addition, to increase the social awareness, showing the potentiality of the coordinated actions from local and regional governments through the exchange of experiences and capabilities between institutions and decision makers.
The outcomes and inputs relative to the Rio+20 goals are:
To strength the mechanisms of cooperation between local and regional governments.
To contribute to the inclusion of the local aspects on sustainable development in national and international strategies, from a interjurisdictional, interinstitutional and interdisciplinary approach.
The social, economic and environmental dimensions sublie the design of any measure applied, allowing the synergy between programs.
The aim of the side event proposed is to contribute to the strengthening of a national strategy on sustainable development from the perspective of a local (subnational) government.
In addition, to increase the social awareness, showing the potentiality of the coordinated actions from local and regional governments through the exchange of experiences and capabilities between institutions and decision makers.
The outcomes and inputs relative to the Rio+20 goals are:
To strength the mechanisms of cooperation between local and regional governments.
To contribute to the inclusion of the local aspects on sustainable development in national and international strategies, from a interjurisdictional, interinstitutional and interdisciplinary approach.
Tuesday, 19 June 2012
09:30 - 11:00
WORLD ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTITUTION: TOWARD A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
International Institute-Association of Regional Ecological Problems
International Institute-Association of Regional Ecological Problems
WORLD ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTITUTION: TOWARD A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Lead organizer:
International Institute-Association of Regional Ecological Problems
Room:
T-10
To break through to a sustainable future, scientists from post-Chernobyl Ukraine, supported by their American, British and Belgian colleagues, urge development of the World Environmental Constitution (WEC). The WEC should be comprised of two indissoluble parts:
a) definitive – a global legal act prescribing basic norms for environmental safety and stimulation of a green economy for sustainability;
b) institutional – to fulfill the WEC mandate, a global system of environmental governance under the umbrella of the World Environmental Organization (WEO).
The idea of a WEC is as old as Rio-92. First declared by scientists in April 1992, it has been repeatedly emphasized by Ukraine at UNGA sessions since 1997. Simultaneously, WEO establishment has been promoted by Brazil, France, Germany and other states.
Without such a breakthrough, any political commitments on Rio+20 Summit, even reaffirmation of Rio-92 principles, will not provide desirable results.
a) definitive – a global legal act prescribing basic norms for environmental safety and stimulation of a green economy for sustainability;
b) institutional – to fulfill the WEC mandate, a global system of environmental governance under the umbrella of the World Environmental Organization (WEO).
The idea of a WEC is as old as Rio-92. First declared by scientists in April 1992, it has been repeatedly emphasized by Ukraine at UNGA sessions since 1997. Simultaneously, WEO establishment has been promoted by Brazil, France, Germany and other states.
Without such a breakthrough, any political commitments on Rio+20 Summit, even reaffirmation of Rio-92 principles, will not provide desirable results.
09:30 - 21:00
Energy Day
UN Energy
UN Energy
09:30 - 21:00
Women Leaders' Forum: Multistakeholder event- 19 June 2012
United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
Women Leaders' Forum: Multistakeholder event- 19 June 2012
Lead organizer:
United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
Room:
T-2
The Women Leaders' Forum is break up into two days.
The multistakeholders' Forum falls on 19 June 2012 and the high-level summit falls on 21 June 2012.
For this particular booking we are making is for the multistakeholder forum on 19 June 2012. We would like to request the following from you.
a.Time: from 8 am to 6 pm (the time slots indicated below doesn't count, please ignore them. I had to enter them or I cannot submit the request).
b.Capacity: 500 people – theater-style (stage and audience) - again, please ignore the request below.
c. Space for four interpretation booths
The multistakeholders' Forum falls on 19 June 2012 and the high-level summit falls on 21 June 2012.
For this particular booking we are making is for the multistakeholder forum on 19 June 2012. We would like to request the following from you.
a.Time: from 8 am to 6 pm (the time slots indicated below doesn't count, please ignore them. I had to enter them or I cannot submit the request).
b.Capacity: 500 people – theater-style (stage and audience) - again, please ignore the request below.
c. Space for four interpretation booths
09:30 - 11:00
Energy for All and Global Sustainability: new scenarios and governance
Stockholm Environment Institute
Stockholm Environment Institute
Energy for All and Global Sustainability: new scenarios and governance
Lead organizer:
Stockholm Environment Institute
Room:
T-6
Presentation and panel discussion of the very latest new scenario work relating to energy for all in the context of global sustainability. The side event is centered around three just published global studies and will be followed by a panel discussion with a number of leading development thinkers globally who will reflect on implications in terms of sustainable development goals, including social, environmental and economic aspects, as well as the governance frameworks required from local to subnational levels to shape the future.
The work will feed directly into the discussions about how sustainable energy can be represented in the follow up of the Rio outcomes, including the work on formulating sustainable development goals. In particular, it will discuss how international goals of environmental and resource sustainability, efficiency and energy access can be reconciled and made coherent over the long term, and what types of governance and institutional frameworks will be required at the international level.
The work will feed directly into the discussions about how sustainable energy can be represented in the follow up of the Rio outcomes, including the work on formulating sustainable development goals. In particular, it will discuss how international goals of environmental and resource sustainability, efficiency and energy access can be reconciled and made coherent over the long term, and what types of governance and institutional frameworks will be required at the international level.
09:30 - 11:00
Low Carbon High Resilience Infrastructure for Sustainable Development
United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
Low Carbon High Resilience Infrastructure for Sustainable Development
Lead organizer:
United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
Room:
P3-B
Sustainable development integrates social, economic and environmental dimensions of development. Physical infrastructure serves all three dimensions. Solid and properly maintained infrastructure helps communities and nations ensure human well-being while preserving their environment. Climate change is the 21st century’s preeminent threat to sustainable development. Rural and urban communities lose livelihoods and homes, suffer physical damages and health problems and may need to relocate. Governments and communities are often forced to repeatedly commit limited resources to rebuilding vital infrastructure for transport, energy, education, and sanitation and health services.
Based on its mandate (GA resolution A/RES/65/176) in procurement, civil works and physical infrastructure development, UNOPS primary contribution to sustainable development is made by supporting countries and their communities in their efforts to design and build high quality, low carbon emission infrastructure and protect these precious investments against climate risks.
The main purpose of the side event will be to launch new initiatives and partnerships in these areas.
Based on its mandate (GA resolution A/RES/65/176) in procurement, civil works and physical infrastructure development, UNOPS primary contribution to sustainable development is made by supporting countries and their communities in their efforts to design and build high quality, low carbon emission infrastructure and protect these precious investments against climate risks.
The main purpose of the side event will be to launch new initiatives and partnerships in these areas.
09:30 - 11:00
Innovation in Green Growth Technology for Developing Countries
The Brookings Institution
The Brookings Institution
Innovation in Green Growth Technology for Developing Countries
Lead organizer:
The Brookings Institution
Room:
T-3
The challenges of the 21st century require that developed and developing countries transform our approach to economic development. Central to this transformation is technological innovation, from basic research to commercialization, for environmental sustainability.
The vast majority of this innovation has occurred in less than a dozen developed countries – leaving a real risk that Least Developed Countries could miss the opportunity to ‘leap frog’ their current developing pathways onto more environmentally sustainable trajectories.
How can international cooperation best support strengthening of research and development institutions in the developing world? Can innovative strategies bolster access to Intellectual Property? How can other models, like joint innovation centers, support Base of the Pyramid innovation?
While capacity building for green growth in BRIC countries has soared, there remains tremendous need for green growth innovation in LDCs. Please join us to discuss a proposal for a new architecture that could support exactly this type of innovation.
The vast majority of this innovation has occurred in less than a dozen developed countries – leaving a real risk that Least Developed Countries could miss the opportunity to ‘leap frog’ their current developing pathways onto more environmentally sustainable trajectories.
How can international cooperation best support strengthening of research and development institutions in the developing world? Can innovative strategies bolster access to Intellectual Property? How can other models, like joint innovation centers, support Base of the Pyramid innovation?
While capacity building for green growth in BRIC countries has soared, there remains tremendous need for green growth innovation in LDCs. Please join us to discuss a proposal for a new architecture that could support exactly this type of innovation.
09:30 - 11:00
Sustainable Energy for All - implications and opportunities for Africa
Lead organizer:
Practical Action
Room:
T-4
The Sustainable Energy for All (SEfA) goals will have particular implications for sub-Saharan African countries, where 70% of people do not have access to electricity and 80% cook on wood or charcoal stoves. When many Africa countries aspire to become middle income or developed economies in the next two decades and many have large fossil fuel reserves, how can low-carbon sustainable goals be met without hindering economic objectives? How can peoples’ total energy needs best be met and how can the wealth of renewable energy resources across Africa be better exploited to deliver access for all? Can Africa countries become leaders in sustainable energy?
This event brings together civil society, private sector and government to explore implications of SEFA for African nations and people. How can benefits be maximised? What initiatives and investment are needed to make it a reality?
This event brings together civil society, private sector and government to explore implications of SEFA for African nations and people. How can benefits be maximised? What initiatives and investment are needed to make it a reality?
09:30 - 13:00
UN-Water Day (part1)
Division for Sustainable Development (UNDESA)
Division for Sustainable Development (UNDESA)
UN-Water Day (part1)
Lead organizer:
Division for Sustainable Development (UNDESA)
Room:
P3-6
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A FULL DAY EVENT
The objectives of the Water Day are:
1. To demonstrate to the broad range of stakeholders, particularly decision makers, that some of the major challenges facing humanity today relate to water management; this will be based on findings of the major UN]Water reports.
2. To identify major water issues that connect with the themes of the Rio+20 Conference, particularly its link with the notion of green economy.
3. To focus on the means of implementation, particularly focusing on the action areas where UN organizations and agencies can act together through UN]Water.
The objectives of the Water Day are:
1. To demonstrate to the broad range of stakeholders, particularly decision makers, that some of the major challenges facing humanity today relate to water management; this will be based on findings of the major UN]Water reports.
2. To identify major water issues that connect with the themes of the Rio+20 Conference, particularly its link with the notion of green economy.
3. To focus on the means of implementation, particularly focusing on the action areas where UN organizations and agencies can act together through UN]Water.
09:30 - 11:00
Tackling displacement by natural disasters in the sustainable developm
Norwegian Refugee Council
Norwegian Refugee Council
Tackling displacement by natural disasters in the sustainable developm
Lead organizer:
Norwegian Refugee Council
Room:
P3-A
Each year, millions of people are forced from their homes and places of livelihood by the impact of disasters associated with “natural” hazards. Development gains may be wiped out in a moment or eroded if communities are not prepared or resilient. Disaster-induced displacement undermines sustainable development and inhibits a community’s ability to recover by depriving it of its most important resource: its people. Rio+20 provides an opportunity to address the challenge of disaster-related displacement as part of renewed political and operational commitments to sustainable development.
With climate change, the frequency and intensity of weather and climate-related disasters is expected to increase. The governments of affected countries, together with civil society and international actors, are challenged to respond and adapt. The achievement of sustainable development goals requires strengthened policy and operational responses to address the displacement risks and related protection concerns for especially the poorest people, and durable solutions for displaced persons as integral to development efforts.
With climate change, the frequency and intensity of weather and climate-related disasters is expected to increase. The governments of affected countries, together with civil society and international actors, are challenged to respond and adapt. The achievement of sustainable development goals requires strengthened policy and operational responses to address the displacement risks and related protection concerns for especially the poorest people, and durable solutions for displaced persons as integral to development efforts.
09:30 - 11:00
The Power of One Child: youth and children leading the way
Earth Child Institute
Earth Child Institute
The Power of One Child: youth and children leading the way
Lead organizer:
Earth Child Institute
Room:
T-5
Educational approaches that child participation and empowerment are key components of the must be recognized to achieve the ‘Future We Want.’ Acknowledging the importance of environmental restoration and preservation to green development; necessitates the inclusion of children in a debate in which they are main stakeholders. With this in mind, the side-event, “2.2 Billion, The Power of One Child: youth and children leading the way to the ‘Future We Want’ at Rio+20”, will consist of a panel of youth representatives from each partner organization, discussing recent progress in sustainable development, their own stories and perspectives on youth empowerment and environmental activism, underscoring action as we move forward from Rio+20. The roundtable will demonstrate true empowerment of children and young people that take action themselves and highlight the importance of policy-makers ensuring that children and youth activity- and action-based education is the essence of sustainable development.
09:30 - 11:00
Sustainable Intensification,Agroecology - Right to Food and Climate
International Alliance of Catholic Development Agencies
International Alliance of Catholic Development Agencies
Sustainable Intensification,Agroecology - Right to Food and Climate
Lead organizer:
International Alliance of Catholic Development Agencies
Room:
T-8
“Sustainable Intensification” and Agroecology: Which approaches work for the right to food, climate, and sustainable development?
A key issue under discussion at UNCSD is the confluence between agriculture and climate change. The Rio+20 zero-draft outcome document calls for “prioritizing sustainable intensification of food production” as well as “increasing the use of appropriate technologies for sustainable agriculture”. In light of the right to food, this side event will review what kind of climate-friendly intensification is needed, and what technologies and practices should be considered as appropriate.
Based on investigations and evidence, the panel will examine whether approaches promoted by stakeholders in the context of the green economy, such as no-tillage farming, low external input agriculture, and their inclusion in carbon markets, represent real solutions in view of human rights and climate criteria. The results of joint scientific research and projects will be presented, bringing new light to promising practices and policy measures to support their scale-up.
A key issue under discussion at UNCSD is the confluence between agriculture and climate change. The Rio+20 zero-draft outcome document calls for “prioritizing sustainable intensification of food production” as well as “increasing the use of appropriate technologies for sustainable agriculture”. In light of the right to food, this side event will review what kind of climate-friendly intensification is needed, and what technologies and practices should be considered as appropriate.
Based on investigations and evidence, the panel will examine whether approaches promoted by stakeholders in the context of the green economy, such as no-tillage farming, low external input agriculture, and their inclusion in carbon markets, represent real solutions in view of human rights and climate criteria. The results of joint scientific research and projects will be presented, bringing new light to promising practices and policy measures to support their scale-up.
09:30 - 11:00
RSA Renewables Initiative - Unlocking RSA’s Green Growth Potential
Lead organizer:
South Africa
Room:
P3-F
The South African Renewables Initiative (SARi) was launched on the 7 December 2011 in Durban, during UNFCCC COP17, in a bid to scale-up and secure long-term funding to enable the growth of the renewable energy industry in South Africa. The project was launched by the South African Ministers of Energy and Trade and Industry. The initiative is an International Partnership by the Government of the Republic of South Africa together with the Governments of Denmark, Germany, Norway and the UK, and the European Investment Bank.
The Declaration of Intent was signed at Durban in December 2011.The (SARi) aims to mobilize domestic and international funding, and sector expertise, to support South Africa in implementing its ambitious plans for the scale-up of renewable energy.
The Declaration of Intent was signed at Durban in December 2011.The (SARi) aims to mobilize domestic and international funding, and sector expertise, to support South Africa in implementing its ambitious plans for the scale-up of renewable energy.
09:30 - 11:00
Institutional arrangements for projects of PES in Lat. America & Brazil
Boticário Group Foundation
Boticário Group Foundation
Institutional arrangements for projects of PES in Lat. America & Brazil
Lead organizer:
Boticário Group Foundation
Room:
T-9
The purpose of this roundtable is to present an overview of the projects on Payment for Environmental Services (PES) in both Latin America and Brazil until the present day. An overview will be presented of this tool by representatives from the World Bank and the initiatives by the Boticário Group Foundation (Oasis Project) in partnership with government agencies (Minas Gerais State Attorney’s Office) and private social investment (Mitsubishi Corporation Foundation) will be highlighted as a model of PES involving several stakeholders which has succeeded since 2006.
09:30 - 11:00
“You have never seen….so much green
Suriname
Suriname
“You have never seen….so much green
Lead organizer:
Suriname
Room:
P3-E
Suriname will be presenting a Side Event in Rio on the above mentioned UN Conference, not only to impress the guests
but make sure that Suriname “brand” will be heard and seen all over with the aim of Funding for the Suriname Greening Process.
Aspect of the Side Event:
• Presentation of the “Brand”
• Presentation of the Greening Policy of Surinam
• Presentation of the different cultures
• Presentation of the Indigenous people
• The effects of the “branding” to ensure poverty alleviation in the areas at the end.
but make sure that Suriname “brand” will be heard and seen all over with the aim of Funding for the Suriname Greening Process.
Aspect of the Side Event:
• Presentation of the “Brand”
• Presentation of the Greening Policy of Surinam
• Presentation of the different cultures
• Presentation of the Indigenous people
• The effects of the “branding” to ensure poverty alleviation in the areas at the end.
11:30 - 13:00
Addressing Desertification and Land Degradation in LDC, LLDCs and SIDs
Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (OHRLLS)
Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (OHRLLS)
Addressing Desertification and Land Degradation in LDC, LLDCs and SIDs
Lead organizer:
Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (OHRLLS)
Room:
T-10
The side-event will focus on LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS. The proposed theme will provide a platform to highlight and reaffirm the vulnerabilities faced by all three groups in the area of desertification and land degradation. The theme lends itself to discussions that involves the environment, economic and social aspects of the topic under consideration that will include, agriculture, water and food security issues and related issues that are vital to all three groups of countries. The side-event will also highlight the need for capacity-building and transfer of technologies to enable these three groups of countries combat desertification, land degradation, food insecurity and water related issues.
11:30 - 13:00
Building Resilience for Sustainable Development in the OIC Member Coun
Organization of Islamic Cooperation
Organization of Islamic Cooperation
Building Resilience for Sustainable Development in the OIC Member Coun
Lead organizer:
Organization of Islamic Cooperation
Room:
T-3
Full title of the side event:
This side event will focus on one of the seven critical topics on the agenda of the Rio Conference- Disasters- with the aim of generating higher level of awareness among policy makers and experts in the OIC member countries with regard to the need for a comprehensive disaster risk management strategy as an integral part of their overall national development strategy. The majority of the population in the 57 member countries is extensively prone to natural disasters due to extensive exposure to natural hazards and other vulnerabilities. This session will bring together the representatives of governments, international organizations, and civil societies with the aim of mobilizing actions on the part of OIC member countries, and initiating the necessary exchange of knowledge and best practices to improve upon existing national capacities for building resilience to natural disasters.
This side event will focus on one of the seven critical topics on the agenda of the Rio Conference- Disasters- with the aim of generating higher level of awareness among policy makers and experts in the OIC member countries with regard to the need for a comprehensive disaster risk management strategy as an integral part of their overall national development strategy. The majority of the population in the 57 member countries is extensively prone to natural disasters due to extensive exposure to natural hazards and other vulnerabilities. This session will bring together the representatives of governments, international organizations, and civil societies with the aim of mobilizing actions on the part of OIC member countries, and initiating the necessary exchange of knowledge and best practices to improve upon existing national capacities for building resilience to natural disasters.
11:30 - 13:00
Glaciers and Sustainability in the Anthropocen
CEDHA (Centro de Derechos Humanos y Ambiente)
CEDHA (Centro de Derechos Humanos y Ambiente)
Glaciers and Sustainability in the Anthropocen
Lead organizer:
CEDHA (Centro de Derechos Humanos y Ambiente)
Room:
T-5
Climate change as recognized widely is the acceleration of glacier melt around the world, particularly in the Himalayas and the Andes regions. Anthropogenic activity, tied to global trends to increase productive output is further impacting our glacier resources, critical both as regulators of water basins as well as for long term water storage, particularly during especially hot and dry years. This workshop will look specifically at work underway in the Latin America region to protect environmentally vulnerable glacier resources, seeking a balanced approach to economic activities such as mining and other large infrastructure occurring in high mountain areas. Some areas to be covered include legislation development to protect glaciers, public policy needs and opportunities relevant to glacier protection and existing industrial activity (including mining), an international protocol under development for Mining in Glacier Territory, the need to educate communities about glaciers and the role they play in our ecosystems.
11:30 - 13:00
The Palestinian Environment Sector Strategy
Permanent Observer Mission of Palestine
Permanent Observer Mission of Palestine
The Palestinian Environment Sector Strategy
Lead organizer:
Permanent Observer Mission of Palestine
Room:
T-6
The Palestinian Environment Sector Strategy is one out of 18 sector strategies and 5 cross sectoral strategies which were prepared and approved by the Palestinian Cabinet in 2010. The Environment Sector Strategy was prepared by the Environment Quality Authority (EQA) in cooperation with all relevant stakeholders: governmental ministries and agencies, civil society, the private sector, and donors. The three year strategy highlights main issues and gaps, and identifies interventions needed in order to achieve the defined objectives. A detailed action plan was prepared for the strategy listing interventions in term of cost, aims, targets, indicators, and stakeholder.
11:30 - 13:00
The Forest Green Economy and South-South Cooperation
WWF International
WWF International
The Forest Green Economy and South-South Cooperation
Lead organizer:
WWF International
Room:
P3-F
Green Economy principles of valuing and investing in natural capital and people, reforming high impact sectors to address sustainability, driving investment and financial flows towards pro-environment and pro-people growth and improving governance and forging partnership are key to ensure the transition to a successful equitable and balance growth.
States of Acre in Brazil and Sabah in Malaysia are examples of important growth area in Latin America and Asia that are transitioning towards a green economic development pathways. The vision that guides this growth and the challenges in transforming its high impact sector, opportunities through adopting a credible and sustainable growth in the forest sector and partnership with NGO and private sector are some means by which changes are taking place. Heads of state will share their experiences and other partners will be contributing to the discussion on how to further transition these economies and how partners can play a role.
States of Acre in Brazil and Sabah in Malaysia are examples of important growth area in Latin America and Asia that are transitioning towards a green economic development pathways. The vision that guides this growth and the challenges in transforming its high impact sector, opportunities through adopting a credible and sustainable growth in the forest sector and partnership with NGO and private sector are some means by which changes are taking place. Heads of state will share their experiences and other partners will be contributing to the discussion on how to further transition these economies and how partners can play a role.
11:30 - 13:00
CLIMATE CHANGE DISASTERS-THE ROLE OF THE GLOBAL FIRST RESPONDERS in RR
Nurses Across the Borders Nigeria and SeaTrust Institute USA
Nurses Across the Borders Nigeria and SeaTrust Institute USA
CLIMATE CHANGE DISASTERS-THE ROLE OF THE GLOBAL FIRST RESPONDERS in RR
Lead organizer:
Nurses Across the Borders Nigeria and SeaTrust Institute USA
Room:
T-8
Nurses across the Borders (NAB), SeaTrust Institute and Africa Environmental Network proposed to highlight partnership with the UNISDR and other DRR specialists to demonstrate the symbiotic qualities of directly incorporating human health and first responder’s capacity building into DRR in a new way that delivers outcomes that help countries achieve their MDGs and deliverables for the Hyogo Framework for Action.
At the heart of the collaborative strategy being showcased in this side event is multi-criteria vulnerability identification and intersectoral integration of knowledge, programs, finance and other resources to build resilience to climate related disasters. Responding to the COP 17 Durban by actively engaging health care professionals as FIRST RESPONDERS in disaster risk planning and action addresses many of the MDGs that developing countries are struggling to achieve. Represents a tangible intervention strategy to climate change disasters at a local level, while integrating with the multilateral processes that support local action.
At the heart of the collaborative strategy being showcased in this side event is multi-criteria vulnerability identification and intersectoral integration of knowledge, programs, finance and other resources to build resilience to climate related disasters. Responding to the COP 17 Durban by actively engaging health care professionals as FIRST RESPONDERS in disaster risk planning and action addresses many of the MDGs that developing countries are struggling to achieve. Represents a tangible intervention strategy to climate change disasters at a local level, while integrating with the multilateral processes that support local action.
11:30 - 13:00
“Zero Waste Strategies and Actions towards Sustainable Cities”
International Solid Waste Association
International Solid Waste Association
“Zero Waste Strategies and Actions towards Sustainable Cities”
Lead organizer:
International Solid Waste Association
Room:
T-4
About the event:
The rapid increase in volume and diversification of solid waste generated mainly as a result of economic growth, urbanization, industrialization, and unsustainable production and consumption patterns has had a severe impact on the global and local environment, natural resources, public health, local economy, and living conditions, and threatens the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Sustainable cities attach significant importance to the need for moving towards resource efficient and zero waste society. Zero waste shifts the focus from end-of-pipe solutions and disposal practices, to promote waste minimization and cyclical use of materials in the economy. Zero waste is a long-term vision that ultimately envisages a thriving society that exists within nature’s resource constraints and its ability to assimilate waste.
The rapid increase in volume and diversification of solid waste generated mainly as a result of economic growth, urbanization, industrialization, and unsustainable production and consumption patterns has had a severe impact on the global and local environment, natural resources, public health, local economy, and living conditions, and threatens the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Sustainable cities attach significant importance to the need for moving towards resource efficient and zero waste society. Zero waste shifts the focus from end-of-pipe solutions and disposal practices, to promote waste minimization and cyclical use of materials in the economy. Zero waste is a long-term vision that ultimately envisages a thriving society that exists within nature’s resource constraints and its ability to assimilate waste.
11:30 - 13:00
11:30 - 13:00
Crossborder Projects of Maiombe and Kaza: The actual status of impleme
Lead organizer:
Angola
Room:
P3-A
The Mayombe Project aims at enhancing the implementation of the plan of action of the Convention on Biodiversity at regional level. Along this line, Angola and countries involved in the Mayombe area of conservation (RDC e Congo), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in order to implement joint projects for the forest protection and conservation.
The Kaza Project. It is a cooperation project between some countries in the region of Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) - Angola, Namibia, Botswana and South Africa. Kaza, focuses in implementing joint actions to preserve wetlands, conservation of biodiversity and develop eco-tourism projects in the region.
The Kaza Project. It is a cooperation project between some countries in the region of Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) - Angola, Namibia, Botswana and South Africa. Kaza, focuses in implementing joint actions to preserve wetlands, conservation of biodiversity and develop eco-tourism projects in the region.
11:30 - 13:00
Carribean Youth Empowerment for Sustainable Development
United Nations Association of the Dominican Republic (UNA-DR)
United Nations Association of the Dominican Republic (UNA-DR)
Carribean Youth Empowerment for Sustainable Development
Lead organizer:
United Nations Association of the Dominican Republic (UNA-DR)
Room:
T-9
We plan to host a panel highlighting current initiatives being organized in the Dominican Republic for environmental care and sustainable development.
13:30 - 15:00
Climate Vulnerability Monitor 2012 Launch
DARA International
DARA International
Climate Vulnerability Monitor 2012 Launch
Lead organizer:
DARA International
Room:
T-9
DARA, in collaboration with the Climate Vulnerable Forum, will launch the Climate Vulnerability Monitor 2012, a global report aimed at ensuring a positive evolution of international policy on climate change. The Monitor seeks to provide a global cost-benefit analysis for tackling climate change through robust estimates of current and projected negative socio-economic effects linked to the climate problem. It also aims to provide policy-makers with useful information for formulating more effective responses to climate change in particular to limit the effects of the problem on vulnerable populations.
The first Monitor was published in December 2010 in conjunction with the UN climate summit at Cancun, Mexico (COP16). That report generated significant interest and has been employed by a variety of government, non-governmental and private actors in national and international functions. The 2012 Monitor will attempt to do the same, while radically improving the quality and robustness of the information generated.
The first Monitor was published in December 2010 in conjunction with the UN climate summit at Cancun, Mexico (COP16). That report generated significant interest and has been employed by a variety of government, non-governmental and private actors in national and international functions. The 2012 Monitor will attempt to do the same, while radically improving the quality and robustness of the information generated.
13:30 - 15:00
Developing Green Economy Approaches: The Role of Heart of Borneo
WWF International
WWF International
Developing Green Economy Approaches: The Role of Heart of Borneo
Lead organizer:
WWF International
Room:
T-10
Heart of Borneo (HoB) is an initiative of Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia and Malaysia based on the principles of conservation and sustainable development for the tropical highland forests in Borneo. The HoB initiative’s goal is to preserve and maintain the sustainability of one of Borneo’s best remaining rain forests, for the welfare of present and future generations. In November 2011, the State Government of Sabah (Malaysia) and WWF co-hosted an international symposium entitled, “Heart of Borneo - Green Economic Development for Business and Environment”. Delegates from the three countries presented updates on the current national processes to develop green economy approaches. The side event aims to profile the efforts in Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia under the trilateral Heart of Borneo Initiative to develop green economy approaches. The side event will showcase adoption of measurable targets for programs, policies, and investments as a leadership case for the Rio+20 Summit in 2012.
13:30 - 15:00
Green Growth Approach in the River Basin Management Planning
Lead organizer:
Turkey
Room:
P3-F
Basin Protection Action Plans which have been prepared by General Directorate of Water Management have the same vision with River Basin Management Plans. Basin Protection Action Plans for 25 basins in Turkey aims; protection of the water resources potential in every condition, best use of water resources, prevention of pollution, improving the quality of polluted water resources.
Water scarcity is an important subject for Turkey. To resolve the water scarcity problem and reduce the taxes, agricultural and water sectors make a great effort. Untreated waste water is an important point of interest. There is a project started between Netherlands and Turkey called “Reuse of Treated Waste Water in Irrigation: Afyon Municipality Pilot Project” and Afyon was selected as pilot city. The aim of the project is to provide using new technologies for reuse of waste water in irrigation.
Water scarcity is an important subject for Turkey. To resolve the water scarcity problem and reduce the taxes, agricultural and water sectors make a great effort. Untreated waste water is an important point of interest. There is a project started between Netherlands and Turkey called “Reuse of Treated Waste Water in Irrigation: Afyon Municipality Pilot Project” and Afyon was selected as pilot city. The aim of the project is to provide using new technologies for reuse of waste water in irrigation.
13:30 - 15:00
Launch of a Higher Education Sustainability Initiative for Rio+20
United Nations Department of Public Information (DPI)
United Nations Department of Public Information (DPI)
Launch of a Higher Education Sustainability Initiative for Rio+20
Lead organizer:
United Nations Department of Public Information (DPI)
Room:
P3-6
During this side event, leaders of the international academic community will come together to announce a new Higher Education Sustainability Initiative for Rio+20, to be facilitated by an umbrella of United Nations partner organizations.
13:30 - 15:00
AGRICULTURE & SUSTAINABLE SOCIEITIES: Food Security, Land & Solidarity
Holy See (Observer State)
Holy See (Observer State)
AGRICULTURE & SUSTAINABLE SOCIEITIES: Food Security, Land & Solidarity
Lead organizer:
Holy See (Observer State)
Room:
T-8
The event will foster a dialogue on promoting human-centered sustainability strategies for the promotion of food security, stewardship of natural resources, land and the need for global solidarity to address these concerns.
13:30 - 15:00
Climate Change and Sustainable Development
Lead organizer:
Grenada
Room:
P3-A
This side event is being organized by Grenada in cooperation with Guatemala and Bolivia. It will show-case environmental projects and programmes being developed in these three countries that tackle impacts from climate change especially in relation to water supply, food security and energy preparedness. It also includes a micro-pilot project that demonstrates the policies, strategies and actions that can be taken to green the economy of small island communities to induce poverty eradication and sustainable development. It also reflects the importance these countries give to the potential use of renewable energy resources and technologies. The event represents an opportunity for seeking potential financial support, and for promoting South-South and North-South cooperation and will highlight commitments being made for implementing sustainable development goals.
The Minister of Environment, Foreign Trade and Export Development and the Minister of Carriacou and Petite Martinique of Grenada are expected to participate.
The Minister of Environment, Foreign Trade and Export Development and the Minister of Carriacou and Petite Martinique of Grenada are expected to participate.
13:30 - 15:00
Green growth in Vietnam – perspective from low mid-income country
Lead organizer:
Viet Nam
Room:
P3-B
The Ministry of Planning and Investment - Vietnam
a. Is a Government Agency, implementing state management in planning and investment field, including: synthesizing advice on socio-economic development strategies, programs and plans for the whole country; on economic management mechanisms and policies in general and in some concrete sectors: domestic and foreign investment, industrial and processing zones, official development assistance (ODA), procurement, enterprises, business registration nation-wide; state management on public services under the Ministry’s functions and responsibilities according to Laws.
b. Is assigned by the Government to be:
- Planning Agency for the whole country Socio-economic Development Strategies
(SEDSs) and Socio-economic Development Plans (SEDPs) preparation;
- Leading Agency for formulating and implementing Vietnam Green Growth Strategy.
- Standing agency for National Sustainable Development Council (NSDC);
- Focal point for MDGs and VDGs; Comprehensive Poverty Reduction and Growth
Strategy (CPRGS).
a. Is a Government Agency, implementing state management in planning and investment field, including: synthesizing advice on socio-economic development strategies, programs and plans for the whole country; on economic management mechanisms and policies in general and in some concrete sectors: domestic and foreign investment, industrial and processing zones, official development assistance (ODA), procurement, enterprises, business registration nation-wide; state management on public services under the Ministry’s functions and responsibilities according to Laws.
b. Is assigned by the Government to be:
- Planning Agency for the whole country Socio-economic Development Strategies
(SEDSs) and Socio-economic Development Plans (SEDPs) preparation;
- Leading Agency for formulating and implementing Vietnam Green Growth Strategy.
- Standing agency for National Sustainable Development Council (NSDC);
- Focal point for MDGs and VDGs; Comprehensive Poverty Reduction and Growth
Strategy (CPRGS).
13:30 - 15:00
Health within the Green Economy
American Cancer Society (ACS)
American Cancer Society (ACS)
Health within the Green Economy
Lead organizer:
American Cancer Society (ACS)
Room:
P3-E
Health within the Green Economy: Sustainable Development Policies and Institutional Frameworks for Human Health
Health and development are intimately interconnected, and environmentally problematic forms of economic development can have important health and nutritional implications, while the failure to adequately address pressing health issues undermines sustainable development efforts. These important links between health, the environment, and poverty are acknowledged in global sustainable development resolutions (e.g., Agenda 21 and the Johannesburg Declaration). This proposed side event of the Rio+20 meeting brings together international experts and representatives from governments, intergovernmental organizations, the private sector, and civil society organizations for a panel discussion that addresses:
1)the central importance of health and nutritional concerns in global sustainable development policies, strategies, and action;
2)the institutional and policy challenges and opportunities of integrated and multi-sectoral approaches to public health and environmental concerns at global, national, and local levels; and
3)concrete ways in which an integrated approach to public health and environmental concerns can support sustainable development.
Health and development are intimately interconnected, and environmentally problematic forms of economic development can have important health and nutritional implications, while the failure to adequately address pressing health issues undermines sustainable development efforts. These important links between health, the environment, and poverty are acknowledged in global sustainable development resolutions (e.g., Agenda 21 and the Johannesburg Declaration). This proposed side event of the Rio+20 meeting brings together international experts and representatives from governments, intergovernmental organizations, the private sector, and civil society organizations for a panel discussion that addresses:
1)the central importance of health and nutritional concerns in global sustainable development policies, strategies, and action;
2)the institutional and policy challenges and opportunities of integrated and multi-sectoral approaches to public health and environmental concerns at global, national, and local levels; and
3)concrete ways in which an integrated approach to public health and environmental concerns can support sustainable development.
13:30 - 15:00
Confronting scarcity: Insights from the European Report on Development
European Commission
European Commission
Confronting scarcity: Insights from the European Report on Development
Lead organizer:
European Commission
Room:
T-6
The side event will gather European Union and Least Developed Countries leaders, to highlight our common commitment for the success of the Sustainable Energy for All initiative.
13:30 - 15:00
The Landscape: Transformative Action thru Cross-Sectoral Coordination
UN Forum on Forests (UNFF)
UN Forum on Forests (UNFF)
The Landscape: Transformative Action thru Cross-Sectoral Coordination
Lead organizer:
UN Forum on Forests (UNFF)
Room:
T-3
Around the world there are extraordinary examples of integrated sustainable land management approaches that have improved the livelihoods of millions of people; from the transformation of the Loess Plateau in China to the hillside restoration across Rwanda. These are called a landscape approach, which incorporates economic, social and environmental actions required to achieve sustainability.
Global leaders have not emphasized and operationalized enough the value of local wisdom, global expertise and the transformative power that emerges when sustainable economic growth and food systems are combined.
Food security is one illustration of the critical need for cross-sectoral approaches to economic development. We cannot feed people without protecting forests or protect forests without feeding people. We cannot sustainably grow our economies without valuing our environment. We must bridge the gaps between agriculture, forests, water, land and energy, and between rhetoric and action. The event will focus on two sectors: agriculture and forests.
Global leaders have not emphasized and operationalized enough the value of local wisdom, global expertise and the transformative power that emerges when sustainable economic growth and food systems are combined.
Food security is one illustration of the critical need for cross-sectoral approaches to economic development. We cannot feed people without protecting forests or protect forests without feeding people. We cannot sustainably grow our economies without valuing our environment. We must bridge the gaps between agriculture, forests, water, land and energy, and between rhetoric and action. The event will focus on two sectors: agriculture and forests.
13:30 - 15:00
SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES IN THE COMMONWEALTH
Commonwealth Human Ecology Council (CHEC)
Commonwealth Human Ecology Council (CHEC)
SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES IN THE COMMONWEALTH
Lead organizer:
Commonwealth Human Ecology Council (CHEC)
Room:
T-5
This Side Event will build on the experience in the Commonwealth Fisheries Programme and of the last two Commonwealth Heads of Government Meetings, working to identify transferable best practice in Commonwealth countries; build new partnerships to strengthen the role of universities in policy communities through South-South-North cooperation; thereby also enhancing the production and accessibility of relevant data on fisheries and their supporting ecosystems to improve the evidence base for policy; the relationship between fisheries decline, piracy and national security; the role of the Blue Economy in the Green Economy; how to strengthen regional fisheries governance mechanisms, including non-Commonwealth countries sharing common ecosystems; the campaign to have IUU fishing declared a transnational organised crime, and the role of inshore fisheries in providing protein for coastal communities, with particular attention paid to the role of women and child nutrition.
13:30 - 17:00
Africa Day: Accelerating Progress towards Sustainable Development in Africa
Lead organizer:
Republic of Congo
Room:
T-4
Significant challenges remain in implementing sustainable development commitments in Africa. Accelerating progress calls for, inter alia, an in-depth reflection on Africa’s sustainable development priorities, and strengthening strategic alliances and partnerships. Towards this end, the Africa Day will be held under the theme Accelerating Progress towards Sustainable Development in Africa. It will consist of a four-hour, moderated High Level Roundtable, focusing on strengthening and speeding up implementation and mobilising political leadership. Panellists will include African Heads of State and Government, Heads of African regional institutions and UN Agencies, and representatives of major groups. The roundtable will be followed by a press conference with the objective to disseminate to a wide audience the outcomes of the Roundtable, focusing on key policy messages that could inform the discussions at the Rio+20 Conference, and will conclude with a cocktail reception.
15:30 - 17:00
Pacific islands: Applying the green economy in a blue world
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
Pacific islands: Applying the green economy in a blue world
Lead organizer:
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
Room:
T-10
This side event discusses the Pacific Regional Oceans Policy and the Pacific Oceanscape Framework for implementing the ocean policy. It highlights the challenges for small islands in managing the Planet’s biggest resource – the Pacific Ocean - not only for themselves but for the whole global community; and, in particular, raises the special case of small islands in terms of their vulnerabilities, location, size, remoteness and capacities.
The special case for SIDS is well established since the initial UNCED. However, despite significant progress, the factors that make SIDS a special case in achieving sustainable development remain. We need to examine how we can retain and manage this special case through the evolving institutional framework for sustainable development to ensure that SIDS needs are accommodated and the modalities for implementation appropriate to their special context.
The special case for SIDS is well established since the initial UNCED. However, despite significant progress, the factors that make SIDS a special case in achieving sustainable development remain. We need to examine how we can retain and manage this special case through the evolving institutional framework for sustainable development to ensure that SIDS needs are accommodated and the modalities for implementation appropriate to their special context.
15:30 - 17:00
Defying Disasters: A Tri-Continental South-South Dialogue
Lead organizer:
Philippines
Room:
T-6
Philippines, Kenya and Colombia have joined forces through their public and civil society sectors, to address the pressing issues of disaster mitigation, adaptation and risk management as a novel example of South-South Cooperation. The ultimate goal is to replicate solutions to problems to other countries in three continents of developing world. The process known as “Cartagena Dialogues” hopes to assist response to disasters so that resources can be utilized for sustainable development purposes instead of diverting them to respond and recover from disasters.
This Cartagena dialogue addresses the key issues on the UNCSD agenda of making some of the poorest communities, including countries with largest number of displaced people and of refugees, more resilient to disasters. Special emphasis is paid on the role of local authorities, use of indigenous techniques, creative cultural communications and strengthening of financial mechanisms to generate some resources at local level for immediate response to disasters.
This Cartagena dialogue addresses the key issues on the UNCSD agenda of making some of the poorest communities, including countries with largest number of displaced people and of refugees, more resilient to disasters. Special emphasis is paid on the role of local authorities, use of indigenous techniques, creative cultural communications and strengthening of financial mechanisms to generate some resources at local level for immediate response to disasters.
15:30 - 17:00
Challenges and Opportunities for a Mediterranean Green Growth
Mediterranean Information Office for Environment, Culture and Sustainable Development (MIO-ECSDE)
Mediterranean Information Office for Environment, Culture and Sustainable Development (MIO-ECSDE)
Challenges and Opportunities for a Mediterranean Green Growth
Lead organizer:
Mediterranean Information Office for Environment, Culture and Sustainable Development (MIO-ECSDE)
Room:
T-3
The collective efforts towards achieving sustainable development in the Mediterranean eco-region were presented twenty years ago at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in 1992 (UNCED), ten years ago at the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) in Johannesburg (“The Mediterranean Eco-Region: the first firm steps towards Sustainability”) and hopefully once again at Rio+20. This side event will bring together the major institutions and stakeholders from European, Western Asian and North African countries to provide an overview of the joint efforts of strengthened cooperation, common vision and shared strategies towards achieving sustainable development. Under the light of a growing financial volatility, the new realities following the Arab Spring, and taking into consideration the emerging challenges (Integration, Implementation, Coherence) the event aspires to renew the political commitment on a realistic basis in an eco-region located at the North-South interface, facing serious demographic, economic, environmental, technological and socio-cultural problems.
15:30 - 17:00
SPACE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)
United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)
SPACE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Lead organizer:
United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)
Room:
P3-E
Under the title “SPACE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT” this side-event will focus on the Contribution of Space-based Information and Technologies to Support the Implementation of Rio+20 Outcomes and Actions.
The proposed side event will focus on space and its contributions that would lead to a convergence on the use of space-based technologies for sustainable development and assist in identifying the next actions that would embrace Rio+20 outcomes.
The proposed side event will focus on space and its contributions that would lead to a convergence on the use of space-based technologies for sustainable development and assist in identifying the next actions that would embrace Rio+20 outcomes.
15:30 - 17:00
Food Security and Safety for Development in a Changing Arab World
League of Arab States
League of Arab States
Food Security and Safety for Development in a Changing Arab World
Lead organizer:
League of Arab States
Room:
P3-F
Ensuring food security and safety has a strong role to play in supporting development in the Arab region, given its huge reliance on food export. The changes that the region is currently undergoing increase the need for carefully designed policies and programmes that contribute to food security and safety and ultimately ensure social security.
Within this context, the proposed Arab side event is expected to contribute to:
a) The creation of a forum/network of civil society and international and regional partners for ensuring awareness and ongoing information on food safety and food security;
b) The elaboration of a regional development project targeting public institutions and civil society with the overall objective of promoting safe and secure food habits and dynamics.
The side event will feature a short video expressing the views of the youth on food security and food safety issues at national levels and in the Arab world.
Within this context, the proposed Arab side event is expected to contribute to:
a) The creation of a forum/network of civil society and international and regional partners for ensuring awareness and ongoing information on food safety and food security;
b) The elaboration of a regional development project targeting public institutions and civil society with the overall objective of promoting safe and secure food habits and dynamics.
The side event will feature a short video expressing the views of the youth on food security and food safety issues at national levels and in the Arab world.
15:30 - 17:00
“Human Rights at the heart of Sustainable Development - recall
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
“Human Rights at the heart of Sustainable Development - recall
Lead organizer:
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Room:
T-5
In the pursuit for sustainable development, human rights and the environment are intricately linked. To encourage and promote sustainable development, integrated strategies and policies regarding human rights and the environment need to be developed to create an effective strategy. A human rights-based approach to sustainable development is central to efforts to move towards a green economy that will deliver benefits to the international community in addressing food, energy and water security and the MDGS.
This panel will address how human rights and the environment play an integral, indivisible role in achieving sustainable development and demonstrates how environmental and human rights policies affect each other and can be mutually beneficial.
Four Heads of UN agencies (OHCHR, UNEP, UNDP and UNHCR) and representatives from civil society, will explain from their unique perspective why there is an urgent need to strengthen international commitment and joint action in favour of sustainable development and its institutional framework at all levels, and to do so in a manner that respects human rights.
This panel will address how human rights and the environment play an integral, indivisible role in achieving sustainable development and demonstrates how environmental and human rights policies affect each other and can be mutually beneficial.
Four Heads of UN agencies (OHCHR, UNEP, UNDP and UNHCR) and representatives from civil society, will explain from their unique perspective why there is an urgent need to strengthen international commitment and joint action in favour of sustainable development and its institutional framework at all levels, and to do so in a manner that respects human rights.
15:30 - 17:00
Sustainable city, a concrete utopia
Sustainable Development French Committee (Comité 21)
Sustainable Development French Committee (Comité 21)
Sustainable city, a concrete utopia
Lead organizer:
Sustainable Development French Committee (Comité 21)
Room:
P3-6
Sub headlines: How to govern and administrate the cities of tomorrow?
This conference focuses on the challenges that urbanisation pose to environment and the way our cities will be adapting to climate change. Urban organisation will have to be re thought totally. In this respect, the role of different stakeholders is likely to be changing.
The conference will feature elected people, technical experts, enterprises and other organisations. The debate will be followed by the signature of a cooperation agreement between the City of Montpellier and Rio City Council.
The Club France Rio+20 proposes to examine how city stakeholders (local authorities, enterprises, associations) are tackling these new challenges. How to plan a sustainable city, while its concept itself is still to be defined? What are the priorities? How to design projects that conciliate foresight, transversality and global vision? Which tools can be used by developers? How are the responsibilities shared in the process of change?
This conference focuses on the challenges that urbanisation pose to environment and the way our cities will be adapting to climate change. Urban organisation will have to be re thought totally. In this respect, the role of different stakeholders is likely to be changing.
The conference will feature elected people, technical experts, enterprises and other organisations. The debate will be followed by the signature of a cooperation agreement between the City of Montpellier and Rio City Council.
The Club France Rio+20 proposes to examine how city stakeholders (local authorities, enterprises, associations) are tackling these new challenges. How to plan a sustainable city, while its concept itself is still to be defined? What are the priorities? How to design projects that conciliate foresight, transversality and global vision? Which tools can be used by developers? How are the responsibilities shared in the process of change?
15:30 - 17:00
Bio-economy and development. Beyond the crisis, another world
COBASE – Cooperativa Tecnico Scientifica di Base
COBASE – Cooperativa Tecnico Scientifica di Base
Bio-economy and development. Beyond the crisis, another world
Lead organizer:
COBASE – Cooperativa Tecnico Scientifica di Base
Room:
T-11
The bio-economy is an environmental and economic theory and practice in which you can proceed to an ecologically and socially sustainable development.
With the bio-economy you can define new areas of research and develop a new strategy to address environmental and economic programs towards a sustainable and appropriate use of natural, biological and renewable resources that are needed to produce safe and wholesome food, but also materials, energy and other product and to overcome poverty. It is necessary to develop bio-economic projects in view of the world's population increase (up to 9 billion inhabitants in 2050) and the scarcity of natural resources. In this regard, we propose to launch the new bio-economy strategy.
With the bio-economy you can define new areas of research and develop a new strategy to address environmental and economic programs towards a sustainable and appropriate use of natural, biological and renewable resources that are needed to produce safe and wholesome food, but also materials, energy and other product and to overcome poverty. It is necessary to develop bio-economic projects in view of the world's population increase (up to 9 billion inhabitants in 2050) and the scarcity of natural resources. In this regard, we propose to launch the new bio-economy strategy.
15:30 - 17:00
Business Taking the Lead: Meeting the Challenge of Sustainable Energy
Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE)
Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE)
Business Taking the Lead: Meeting the Challenge of Sustainable Energy
Lead organizer:
Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE)
Room:
T-8
How do we achieve universal access to modern energy services, double the rate of improvement in energy efficiency and double the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix? Companies in the renewable energy, energy efficiency and natural gas sectors can deliver the technology solutions that will help countries achieve the vision of the UN Secretary General’s Sustainable Energy for All.
This panel of private sector executives will discuss:
• What policy incentives will ensure a greater access to clean energy?
• Where does public sector finance best leverage and unlock private sector investments?
• What partnership opportunities can the clean energy business community offer at Rio – to improve the energy efficiency of our building stock? To expand energy access through renewable and distributed forms of energy? To deploy smarter technologies to better connect our communities?
This panel of private sector executives will discuss:
• What policy incentives will ensure a greater access to clean energy?
• Where does public sector finance best leverage and unlock private sector investments?
• What partnership opportunities can the clean energy business community offer at Rio – to improve the energy efficiency of our building stock? To expand energy access through renewable and distributed forms of energy? To deploy smarter technologies to better connect our communities?
15:30 - 17:00
Putting the Green Economy Roadmap into Practice
Switzerland
Switzerland
Putting the Green Economy Roadmap into Practice
Lead organizer:
Switzerland
Room:
P3-B
Switzerland has proposed an international Green Economy Roadmap as an outcome of the Rio+20 Conference. The side event will illustrate how Green Economy can benefit both developed and devel-oping countries and share some practical experiences of policies and instruments for assisting the transformation towards a green economy. The first example shares some success stories in promoting the development and implementation of Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) through the Marrakech Task Force on SPP and gives an outlook on how the work will be continued under the lead of UNEP. The second example provides lessons from the longstanding collaboration of Switzerland with UNIDO and UNEP in establishing a network of Cleaner Production Centers in developing countries which has facilitated the transfer of know-how and technology for improving production processes and resource efficiency. The last example will address the issue of sustainable agriculture and the necessity of land tenure rights.
15:30 - 17:00
Mexico´s contribution to sustainable development
National Water Commission
National Water Commission
Mexico´s contribution to sustainable development
Lead organizer:
National Water Commission
Room:
T-9
Environment is a priority in the national agenda. We are investing human and economic resources to make the difference in different issues.
It is our interest to share with the international community some progresses to reach by this Ministry and other involved actors in specific issues such as:
• Climate change
• Water
• Food security
• Short- lived climate forcers
It is our interest to share with the international community some progresses to reach by this Ministry and other involved actors in specific issues such as:
• Climate change
• Water
• Food security
• Short- lived climate forcers
17:30 - 19:00
Sustainable aviation for generations to come
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Sustainable aviation for generations to come
Lead organizer:
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Room:
T-4
This side event, held by ICAO in conjunction with aviation stakeholders, will highlight aviation’s role across the sustainable development agenda, will focus on the sector’s sustainability benefits including economic and social, and will outline how it is meeting its various environmental commitments. A specially commissioned ICAO film focused on air transport and sustainability will be screened and a high-level ICAO representative will give a short presentation, to follow up on the key messages in the film. Thereafter, the side event will run a roundtable discussion where various stakeholders will be asked to outline the main challenges for the sector and potential solutions ahead, with a particular focus on the green economy in the context of sustainable development.
17:30 - 19:00
Let’s Go Land Degradation Neutral - The Role of SLM in a Green Economy
Korea Forest Service
Korea Forest Service
Let’s Go Land Degradation Neutral - The Role of SLM in a Green Economy
Lead organizer:
Korea Forest Service
Room:
T-3
The reason why DLDD and deforestation are considered as the major global environmental issues is their direct link with poverty and food security. Growing food demand for the future is of great challenge if these problems are not stopped and reversed. Thus, in order to eradicate poverty and protect the environment at the same time, it is crucial to conceptualize activities and strategies that would safeguard the land from deforestation and degradation. Such undertakings will only be possible through the concerted effort of various stakeholders at all levels. Hence, this side event dealing with the role of sustainable land and forest management is proposed with the aim of fulfilling ‘zero-net land degradation’ in the context of a green economy. Setting of measurable sustainable development targets and actions toward the achievement of a land-degradation neutral world will be the major contribution of this side event in the UNCSD Rio+20.
17:30 - 19:00
Five projects and 20 proposals from the Social Economy leaders to chan
Mont-Blanc Meeting association
Mont-Blanc Meeting association
Five projects and 20 proposals from the Social Economy leaders to chan
Lead organizer:
Mont-Blanc Meeting association
Room:
T-8
The MBM want the Social Economy to be taken into account as an essential element to be integrated in the outcome of UNCSD/Rio +20. The MBM side-event in Rio de Janeiro will consist in presenting a document containing 20 proposals gathered into 5 projects. This document was elaborated and adopted by nearly two hundred and forty managers of social economy coming from more than forty countries. It aims at promoting social economy in the world and their implementation can be immediate. Leaders of associations, foundations and cooperatives of the whole world will show, by their presence, their willingness to carry and defend the values of the SE in which they believe, as one of the elements needed to solve the current crisis.
17:30 - 19:00
Using Green Agriculture to Stimulate Economic Growth, Attain Food Secu
Lead organizer:
Israel
Room:
P3-B
TITLE - Using Green Agriculture to Stimulate Economic Growth, Attain Food Security and Eradicate Poverty
In October 2011 an Expert Group Meeting on Using Green Agriculture to Stimulate Economic Growth, Attain Food Security and Eradicate Poverty, was held in Israel as a contribution to the preparation for Rio+20
.
The meeting took place in co-operation with UN-DESA and was attended by representatives from 28 countries, three UN organisations and representatives of civil society and major groups; thus the full geographical spectrum was represented.
The purpose of the meeting was to raise awareness of the central role that green and sustainable agriculture can play in stimulating economic growth and combating poverty, and ultimately attaining food security, through the sharing of approaches, best practices and lessons learned.
One of the recommendations of the meeting was to present the EGM Chair's summary at the Rio+20 Conference.
In October 2011 an Expert Group Meeting on Using Green Agriculture to Stimulate Economic Growth, Attain Food Security and Eradicate Poverty, was held in Israel as a contribution to the preparation for Rio+20
.
The meeting took place in co-operation with UN-DESA and was attended by representatives from 28 countries, three UN organisations and representatives of civil society and major groups; thus the full geographical spectrum was represented.
The purpose of the meeting was to raise awareness of the central role that green and sustainable agriculture can play in stimulating economic growth and combating poverty, and ultimately attaining food security, through the sharing of approaches, best practices and lessons learned.
One of the recommendations of the meeting was to present the EGM Chair's summary at the Rio+20 Conference.
17:30 - 19:00
Access to sustainable electrification: bridging the financial and entr
Fonds pour le développement énergétique durable
Fonds pour le développement énergétique durable
Access to sustainable electrification: bridging the financial and entr
Lead organizer:
Fonds pour le développement énergétique durable
Room:
T-11
Access to electrification based on renewable energy sources is at the crossroads of two major objectives, which have mobilized the United Nations for two decades – the Millennium Development Goals (extreme poverty eradication); climate change mitigation (development of new renewable energies).
The Copenhagen Conference and the proposed Green Climate Fund did open the path, that Cancun and Durban followed. Today, universal access to modern and sustainable energy is fully identified as the major condition for human, social and economic development of the poorest regions of vulnerable countries.
However, investment is lagging behind the level needed to ensure fulfilment of universal access. Bridging the financial and entrepreneurial gaps needs additional and innovative resources and the mobilization of national and international investors.
The side event will feature exchanges on existing experiences, best practices, identification of new mechanisms, the presentation of the CDM PLUS project, etc.
The Copenhagen Conference and the proposed Green Climate Fund did open the path, that Cancun and Durban followed. Today, universal access to modern and sustainable energy is fully identified as the major condition for human, social and economic development of the poorest regions of vulnerable countries.
However, investment is lagging behind the level needed to ensure fulfilment of universal access. Bridging the financial and entrepreneurial gaps needs additional and innovative resources and the mobilization of national and international investors.
The side event will feature exchanges on existing experiences, best practices, identification of new mechanisms, the presentation of the CDM PLUS project, etc.
17:30 - 19:00
Green economy and inclusive growth for a sustainable future
Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Green economy and inclusive growth for a sustainable future
Lead organizer:
Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Room:
T-10
The event “Green economy and inclusive growth for a sustainable future” is focused at discussing the key elements of green growth from various perspectives and contributing further to the existing knowledge on the concept of green growth, since the concept is still evolving and there is no clearly agreed upon definition of a green economy. The event would, through a framing presentation on “Roadmap for transitioning India towards a green economy”, focus on issues relevant for India for transitioning towards a green economy. The challenges confronting the Indian economy in ensuring rapid and inclusive growth are several – be they in terms of constraints related to land, water or energy availability, access to appropriate technologies, adequate finance, requisite capacities and skill sets. The presentation would be followed by a discussion on both developed and developing country perspectives around key issues, enabling frameworks and mechanisms necessary to accelerate green growth globally.
17:30 - 19:00
NATURE BASED SOLUTIONS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
NATURE BASED SOLUTIONS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Lead organizer:
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Room:
P3-E
Since the Rio 1992 Earth Summit, there has been much progress in the field of socio-economic development. However, the world has also witnessed a drastic rise in social inequalities and environmental degradation as well as biodiversity loss resulting from continuous unsustainable economic models. In addition, inadequate governance systems as well as lack of implementation of international obligations related to sustainable development and of various environmental agreements jeopardize the achievement of sustainable development.
The UNCSD will address economic, social and environmental dimensions of implementation of the sustainable development framework. To tackle this challenge, two overarching themes have been defined, namely, Green Economy in the context of Sustainable Development and Poverty Eradication; and Institutional Framework for Sustainable Development. IUCN works with many partners in projects that put nature at the centre of strategies and action plans to improve the quality of life using a people-centred approach and fair distribution of resources. The UNCSD is an opportunity to share lessons learned and discuss strategies for scaling up successful models.
The UNCSD will address economic, social and environmental dimensions of implementation of the sustainable development framework. To tackle this challenge, two overarching themes have been defined, namely, Green Economy in the context of Sustainable Development and Poverty Eradication; and Institutional Framework for Sustainable Development. IUCN works with many partners in projects that put nature at the centre of strategies and action plans to improve the quality of life using a people-centred approach and fair distribution of resources. The UNCSD is an opportunity to share lessons learned and discuss strategies for scaling up successful models.
17:30 - 19:00
Vers une solution durable contre l'insécurité alimentaire au Sahel
Lead organizer:
Niger
Room:
T-9
The objetcives of the side event are:
To present the report on the implementation of Agenda 21 by Niger: progresses made and challenges
-To present a comprehensive approach to achieve sustainable development, especially with regards to food security : the 3N Initiative
Contribution to the Conference
- Presentation of an example of implementation of Agenda 21 in one of the most vulnerable countries
- Presentation of a comprehensive approach taken by a developing country to achieve sustainable development, in particular through tackling the issue of food insecurity. This approach is a response to the emerging challenges of food crises, adaptation to climate change, access to water, among others.
To present the report on the implementation of Agenda 21 by Niger: progresses made and challenges
-To present a comprehensive approach to achieve sustainable development, especially with regards to food security : the 3N Initiative
Contribution to the Conference
- Presentation of an example of implementation of Agenda 21 in one of the most vulnerable countries
- Presentation of a comprehensive approach taken by a developing country to achieve sustainable development, in particular through tackling the issue of food insecurity. This approach is a response to the emerging challenges of food crises, adaptation to climate change, access to water, among others.
17:30 - 19:00
High Level Policy Forum on Development of Framework for Green Economy
Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea
High Level Policy Forum on Development of Framework for Green Economy
Lead organizer:
Republic of Korea
Room:
P3-A
The side event titled “High Level Policy Forum on Development of Framework for Green Economy” aims to identify key challenges toward green economy and explore possible policy frameworks to promote green economy with the high-level policy makers.
The side event will provide a good chance to policy makers and key stakeholders to enhance awareness of challenges and opportunities in green economy, possible policy options to shift conventional resource-intensive economic structure towards green economy, specifically in the key sectors of sustainable consumption and production (SCP) patterns, resource efficiency and green infrastructure.
Through this event, participants will share policy experiences of countries in different circumstances and seek policy frameworks to promote green economy beyond Rio+20.
The side event will provide a good chance to policy makers and key stakeholders to enhance awareness of challenges and opportunities in green economy, possible policy options to shift conventional resource-intensive economic structure towards green economy, specifically in the key sectors of sustainable consumption and production (SCP) patterns, resource efficiency and green infrastructure.
Through this event, participants will share policy experiences of countries in different circumstances and seek policy frameworks to promote green economy beyond Rio+20.
17:30 - 19:00
Green energy for a green economy
HELIO International
HELIO International
Green energy for a green economy
Lead organizer:
HELIO International
Room:
T-5
It is well known that developing sustainable energy resources are important for social and economic development as well as to promote low-carbon and resilient societies. In order to implement sustainable energy policies it is essential to monitor the effectiveness of these national policies and identify areas for improvement, taking into consideration social, economic, environmental, technology and governance issues. It is also essential to base large-scale implementation with good plans and practices.
This side event will present a toolbox of methodologies and indicators that can be used to monitor progress and highlight both development and investment opportunities in the energy sector to support the growth of a green economy. It will also show good practices in strategies and practices in transition to green energy. Examples of recent pilot studies will be presented.
This side event will present a toolbox of methodologies and indicators that can be used to monitor progress and highlight both development and investment opportunities in the energy sector to support the growth of a green economy. It will also show good practices in strategies and practices in transition to green energy. Examples of recent pilot studies will be presented.
17:30 - 19:00
Civil Society and Knowledge Community: Dialogues around IFSD
Asian Energy Institute
Asian Energy Institute
Civil Society and Knowledge Community: Dialogues around IFSD
Lead organizer:
Asian Energy Institute
Room:
P3-F
The event has the objective to stimulate discussion on the role of civil society organizations (CSOs) and knowledge community in the context of the second theme of UNCSD-institutional framework for sustainable development (IFSD). It will try to harness in best possible manner the diverse knowledge and experience of the participants, accommodating different opinions and interests and providing the tools and the space for productive brainstorming of future role and direction of CSOs. The role of CSOs exists at all levels – international, regional, national, sub-national and local – and may be increasingly mobilized and organized through innovative methods. So far, partnerships registered with the Commission on Sustainable Development have been limited in terms of geographical scope showing a lack of visibility of local initiatives. Yet, undeniably, many innovations start at the local level and there is renewed attention to scaling up local development innovations and mainstream key lessons learnt.
17:30 - 19:00
New Generation Leaders Unite HIV and Environment for Sustainability
Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
New Generation Leaders Unite HIV and Environment for Sustainability
Lead organizer:
Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
Room:
T-6
This highly interactive event will be developed by and for young people (YP). It will feature YP’s growing exposure to and interest in world affairs due to ICT, and their ability to connect and collaborate to shape their futures, unencumbered by sectoral identities and interests. It will advance the SG’s agenda on youth, and complement the Youth Blast by its focus on innovative ICT approaches such as crowdsourcing, mutual accountability, and its grounding in lessons learned from the AIDS movement. This session will catalyse new partnerships to join the passion and knowledge of the HIV, global health and environment movements, with practical ways to work together at country level. These partnerships will intensify progress toward the MDGs, and build political support and capacity for delivering the UN Post-2015 development agenda. It will strengthen YP’s engagement and add zest to the Institutional Framework for Sustainable Development theme.
17:30 - 21:00
UN-Water Day (part 2)
Division for Social Policy and Development (UNDESA)
Division for Social Policy and Development (UNDESA)
UN-Water Day (part 2)
Lead organizer:
Division for Social Policy and Development (UNDESA)
Room:
P3-6
19:00 - 21:00
Urban an subnational territories:key elements of a sustainable future
United Cities and Local Governments
United Cities and Local Governments
Urban an subnational territories:key elements of a sustainable future
Lead organizer:
United Cities and Local Governments
Room:
T-3
At a moment where half of humanity lives and works in cities around the world and where previsions expect this proportion to increase to 70% by 2050, the role of urban governance and sub-national levels of governments in the global agenda is becoming increasingly important.
Given the need to go beyond clusters and sectoral approaches, local and subnational authorities are calling for a more human centered debate and for an integrated framework to assessing sustainable development.
Local and regional authorities as the closest level of government to the people can play a pivotal role in bringing all actors together and linking up all levels of governance: local, subnational, national and international to build new models of governance and a more equitable and sustainable development for all. International and national strategies for sustainable development should take into account local realities and trends with the active assistance of local governments.
Given the need to go beyond clusters and sectoral approaches, local and subnational authorities are calling for a more human centered debate and for an integrated framework to assessing sustainable development.
Local and regional authorities as the closest level of government to the people can play a pivotal role in bringing all actors together and linking up all levels of governance: local, subnational, national and international to build new models of governance and a more equitable and sustainable development for all. International and national strategies for sustainable development should take into account local realities and trends with the active assistance of local governments.
19:00 - 21:00
Water Security and Water Diplomacy -Prospectives for SDGs
United Nations Association Finland
United Nations Association Finland
Water Security and Water Diplomacy -Prospectives for SDGs
Lead organizer:
United Nations Association Finland
Room:
T-8
The Panel discusses the various aspects of the concepts of "water security" and “water diplomacy”, introduced in the Development Cooperation Policy of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in 2012. What do these mean in practice and what do they have to offer for the discussion on the Sustainable Development Goals? How do these concepts link to the other crisis, such as climate crisis and food crisis, and what role gender issues play in the equation? The side event builds on the insights and expertise deriving from the fruitful multistakeholder cooperation, which started already in 2003 during the Helsinki Process on Globalization and Democratization, jointly led by the Governments of Finland and Tanzania.
19:30 - 21:00
The Global Transition to a New Economy- mapping a green and fair world
The New Economics Institute
The New Economics Institute
The Global Transition to a New Economy- mapping a green and fair world
Lead organizer:
The New Economics Institute
Room:
P3-F
The presentation will provide a vision of what a green and fair economy may look like, in different contexts, around the world. In particular, the presentation will include the launch of the Global Transition to a New Economy map (please see www.gtne.org). Gus Speth will provide a keynote speech on what an economy that delivers on social justice and operates within environmental limits looks like in the United States.
19:30 - 21:00
Building Ecocities — Geodesign and Citizen Participation
Ecocity Builders
Ecocity Builders
Building Ecocities — Geodesign and Citizen Participation
Lead organizer:
Ecocity Builders
Room:
P3-B
Urbanization has been identified by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) as one of the top environmental issues of the 21st Century. Given the environmental changes associated with Climate Change and the vulnerability of urban areas, urban resilience is a key component of overall sustainability.
Ecocity principles, tied to citizen participation and multidisciplinary sustainable development frameworks and networks, can produce quantifiable benefits to cities and citizens, often reducing or eliminating the need for more expensive urban infrastructure interventions while simultaneously boosting community health and economic resilience. We will demonstrate how the use of next generation web technologies, cloud computing, global information systems and large scale knowledge-bases can increase and amplify efficiency and resilience, as well as boost citizen participation, to conceive a new, more public infrastructure —a robust network of urban interventions with tangible benefits to the health and well-being of every citizen.
Ecocity principles, tied to citizen participation and multidisciplinary sustainable development frameworks and networks, can produce quantifiable benefits to cities and citizens, often reducing or eliminating the need for more expensive urban infrastructure interventions while simultaneously boosting community health and economic resilience. We will demonstrate how the use of next generation web technologies, cloud computing, global information systems and large scale knowledge-bases can increase and amplify efficiency and resilience, as well as boost citizen participation, to conceive a new, more public infrastructure —a robust network of urban interventions with tangible benefits to the health and well-being of every citizen.
19:30 - 21:00
Occupy nature
ENDA Tiers Monde
ENDA Tiers Monde
Occupy nature
Lead organizer:
ENDA Tiers Monde
Room:
T-11
Justice first!
All environmental interventions must promote justice!
Rights, Recourse, Representation!
Nature belongs to everyone.
All environmental interventions must promote justice!
Rights, Recourse, Representation!
Nature belongs to everyone.
19:30 - 21:00
Oceans at Rio+20: Toward Implementation of the Rio Ocean Commitments
International Coastal and Ocean Organization, Secretariat of the Global Ocean Forum
International Coastal and Ocean Organization, Secretariat of the Global Ocean Forum
Oceans at Rio+20: Toward Implementation of the Rio Ocean Commitments
Lead organizer:
International Coastal and Ocean Organization, Secretariat of the Global Ocean Forum
Room:
P3-A
Oceans, coasts, and small island developing States (SIDS) have taken a prominent role in the Rio+20 discussions and will likely factor centrally into the Rio+20 outcome. States, intergovernmental organizations, and civil society have voiced strong support for addressing ocean issues and supporting the role of oceans and coasts in achieving sustainable development goals. Many in the global community have also stressed the need to continue to work towards previously unfulfilled global commitments on oceans, coasts, and SIDS.
This event will address perspectives of States, UN-agencies and civil society on the Rio+20 outcome, host discussions on how to reach a strong oceans outcome (including a viable implementation framework for Rio+20 commitments), and will also serve as a follow-up to the high-level oceans event, "Advancing Oceans and Coasts at Rio+20 and Beyond" (scheduled for June 16), and the thematic oceans half-day organized by the Brazilian government and the Rio+20 Executive Coordinators.
This event will address perspectives of States, UN-agencies and civil society on the Rio+20 outcome, host discussions on how to reach a strong oceans outcome (including a viable implementation framework for Rio+20 commitments), and will also serve as a follow-up to the high-level oceans event, "Advancing Oceans and Coasts at Rio+20 and Beyond" (scheduled for June 16), and the thematic oceans half-day organized by the Brazilian government and the Rio+20 Executive Coordinators.
19:30 - 21:00
The Global Atlas for Solar and Wind Energy
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
The Global Atlas for Solar and Wind Energy
Lead organizer:
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
Room:
T-10
What share or one’s country energy mix can be supplied by renewable energy? Where are the resources located? What is the most cost-effective combination of technologies? What volume of investments does it represent, and is there a market large enough for creating a supply chain?
Assessing renewable energy resources is a first step for answering those questions, and eventually creating a market environment for deploying renewable energy investments.
This first step requires large upfront investments in measurement campaigns, and a high level of technical knowledge. For countries willing to exploit their national resources, the IRENA Global Atlas programme provides the initial elements to investigate renewable energy potentials, before initiating detailed national investigations and building human capacities.
Assessing renewable energy resources is a first step for answering those questions, and eventually creating a market environment for deploying renewable energy investments.
This first step requires large upfront investments in measurement campaigns, and a high level of technical knowledge. For countries willing to exploit their national resources, the IRENA Global Atlas programme provides the initial elements to investigate renewable energy potentials, before initiating detailed national investigations and building human capacities.
19:30 - 21:00
The human being: the core of a sustainable city
AVSi Foundation
AVSi Foundation
The human being: the core of a sustainable city
Lead organizer:
AVSi Foundation
Room:
P3-E
Education, employment and social inclusion of new generations are recognized as essential components for sustainable cities. The focus on the development of each single person, his/her family and community is key to foster the active protagonism of city dwellers, their associations and institutions, which, along with the private sector, are essential for city planning and development.
These are the main lessons we propose to share at the side-event, derived from the innovative multi-year and multi-stakeholder partnership in an integrated urban development intervention in Brazil involving local and national Governments ( Bahia State , Ministry of Cities), international donors ( Government of Italy, World Bank) , local CSOs and Institutions, international NGOs (AVSI Foundation) and Cities Alliance. The quality of the results and of the partnership has now spurred Brazil, Italy, and Cities Alliance to associate with Mozambique in an urban upgrading project in Maputo, inspired and guided by the Bahia approach.
These are the main lessons we propose to share at the side-event, derived from the innovative multi-year and multi-stakeholder partnership in an integrated urban development intervention in Brazil involving local and national Governments ( Bahia State , Ministry of Cities), international donors ( Government of Italy, World Bank) , local CSOs and Institutions, international NGOs (AVSI Foundation) and Cities Alliance. The quality of the results and of the partnership has now spurred Brazil, Italy, and Cities Alliance to associate with Mozambique in an urban upgrading project in Maputo, inspired and guided by the Bahia approach.
19:30 - 21:00
Speak Truth to Power: Listening to the demands of future generations
Global Campaign for Climate Action (GCCA)
Global Campaign for Climate Action (GCCA)
Speak Truth to Power: Listening to the demands of future generations
Lead organizer:
Global Campaign for Climate Action (GCCA)
Room:
T-4
Throughout history, young people have been the drivers of change, often standing up for what’s right in direct opposition to the established norm. From organised struggles for democracy and civil liberties, to peaceful protests calling for new economic ideals, youth voices have transformed the socio-political landscape of the 21st century. Now, with the future of life on Earth at stake, the Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development calls out for young people across the world to lead the charge and we have brought some of the most prominent voices together to speak truth to power and make their voice heard to those that can influence the outcome of Rio+20 and ensure that young people have the future they want and deserve.
19:30 - 21:00
Biotechnology and Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
Public Research and Regulation Initiative (PRRI)
Public Research and Regulation Initiative (PRRI)
Biotechnology and Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
Lead organizer:
Public Research and Regulation Initiative (PRRI)
Room:
T-9
The world is facing very daunting challenges. Over 1 billion people are malnourished, often resulting in chronic diseases and premature deaths. Agriculture burdens the environment through pesticides, fertilizers, irrigation, ploughing and conversion of natural habitats. This situation will be compounded by the further growth of the world population. By 2050 the world will have to produce 60-70% more food, feed, fibre and biomass on a smaller agricultural area and under the stress of climate change.
Farmers will have to produce more with less impact on the environment. In other words, to increase yield per hectare, to make better use of water, to be less dependent on pesticides and fertilisers, to enhance nutritional value, etc. As was already recognised in the Earth Summit in 1992, this immense challenge cannot be solved by conventional approaches alone, but requires the involvement of new technologies such as modern biotechnology.
Farmers will have to produce more with less impact on the environment. In other words, to increase yield per hectare, to make better use of water, to be less dependent on pesticides and fertilisers, to enhance nutritional value, etc. As was already recognised in the Earth Summit in 1992, this immense challenge cannot be solved by conventional approaches alone, but requires the involvement of new technologies such as modern biotechnology.
19:30 - 21:00
Voices from Europe: Build a Living Economy
Worldwatch Institute
Worldwatch Institute
Voices from Europe: Build a Living Economy
Lead organizer:
Worldwatch Institute
Room:
T-6
This event explores the road towards sustainable prosperity by various means. Voices from Europe will debate and present research results on green economy and policy advices for Rio+20. These voices represent businesses, NGOs and intellectuals from Europe. To reach a broad audience, the advices from Europe will be communicated using different media, including scientific presentations, video, art and music that will be integral to the event supporting and strengthen key policy advices.
19:30 - 21:00
Trends and Conflicts in the Extractives Sector: Designing Public Policy for a More Sustainable Future
CEDHA (Centro de Derechos Humanos y Ambiente)
CEDHA (Centro de Derechos Humanos y Ambiente)
Trends and Conflicts in the Extractives Sector: Designing Public Policy for a More Sustainable Future
Lead organizer:
CEDHA (Centro de Derechos Humanos y Ambiente)
Room:
T-5
The real and perceived social and environmental impacts of extractive industries are today presenting a monumental global challenge, to balance sustainable growth, with the inevitable depletion and massive use of natural resources, all of this while attempting to guarantee a safe and healthy environment for affected communities and other stakeholders. Governments receiving much of the global investment occurring today for mining prospecting and extraction, have in many cases shown that they are unprepared from a policy and management perspective to tackle the challenges of providing socially and environmentally effective investment frameworks, proper policy guidance, monitoring systems, or reporting mechanisms to ensure a more sustainable approach to mining. Mining companies meanwhile, have made a strong push to offer Corporate Social Responsibility-type responses to concerned stakeholders in local communities.
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
09:00 - 10:30
ScenaRio 2012: 30,000 young voices for a sustainable future
United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
ScenaRio 2012: 30,000 young voices for a sustainable future
Lead organizer:
United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
Room:
T-8
A unique initiative, ScenaRio 2012 will enable 30,000 young people and 100 personalities to share perspectives on the multiple issues linking the environment, development and governance.
The ScenaRio 2012 team is currently consulting the world youth through a quantitative study covering 30 countries (including developing and least developed countries). In each country, 1,000 young citizens aged 16-29 will be consulted, representing the main socioeconomic characteristics of the national youth.
In parallel, the ScenaRio 2012 team is also interviewing a panel of 100 personalities with a strong personal commitment towards sustainability issues. Specially created for the project, this panel includes opinion-makers from ten complementary spheres of influence (academia, business, culture, media, nonprofit, politics, spirituality, sports, UN and youth) and respects gender parity and geographic balance.
ScenaRio 2012 has the official support of six UN Agencies and is a member of the UNCSD Major Group for Children and Youth.
The ScenaRio 2012 team is currently consulting the world youth through a quantitative study covering 30 countries (including developing and least developed countries). In each country, 1,000 young citizens aged 16-29 will be consulted, representing the main socioeconomic characteristics of the national youth.
In parallel, the ScenaRio 2012 team is also interviewing a panel of 100 personalities with a strong personal commitment towards sustainability issues. Specially created for the project, this panel includes opinion-makers from ten complementary spheres of influence (academia, business, culture, media, nonprofit, politics, spirituality, sports, UN and youth) and respects gender parity and geographic balance.
ScenaRio 2012 has the official support of six UN Agencies and is a member of the UNCSD Major Group for Children and Youth.
09:00 - 10:30
UNCSD follow up: the role of parliaments
Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)
Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)
UNCSD follow up: the role of parliaments
Lead organizer:
Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)
Room:
T-10
A look at the legisaltive, oversight and representational role of parliaments as key actors to be engaged in the global re-think and accelerated action that are required to achieve sustainable development.
09:00 - 10:30
The Trade Dimension of Rio+20: unpacking the Issues
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
The Trade Dimension of Rio+20: unpacking the Issues
Lead organizer:
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Room:
T-6
To enhance understanding of the development opportunities that could arise from a greener and more equitable economy, UNCTAD is organising with UN DESA, ECLAC and IISD a side event entitled: “The Trade Dimension of Rio+20: Unpacking the Issues.” This event will discuss prospects and opportunities for governments and green businesses in the current, complex economic and financial scenario. The side event will serve as an opportunity to discuss findings on relevant sectors where developing countries could find environmentally sustainable trade opportunities. The side event will also present concrete examples and lessons learned on how developed and developing countries are taking advantage of such opportunities from the perspective of governments, business, academia and civil society.
The side event will serve as a direct input towards promoting analysis, reflection and recommendations regarding the green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication, being discussed at the Rio+20 Conference.
The side event will serve as a direct input towards promoting analysis, reflection and recommendations regarding the green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication, being discussed at the Rio+20 Conference.
09:00 - 10:30
Know our Ocean, Protect our Marine Treasures, Empower Ocean Citizens
Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC)
Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC)
Know our Ocean, Protect our Marine Treasures, Empower Ocean Citizens
Lead organizer:
Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC)
Room:
T-9
The ocean, our common heritage, covers over 70% of the globe’s surface. The ocean shapes Earth’s climate and influences the distribution of ecosystems, biodiversity, and thus food availability across the globe. This single, contiguous body of water is an absolutely essential component of human lives. Yet, despite the scientific research promoted via international cooperation over the past 50 years, the ocean remains relatively unexplored. Moving towards sustainable development of the ocean requires strengthening global scientific efforts to fully comprehend and protect coastal and marine environmental health, as well as to conserve biological diversity, and mitigate the impact of ocean threats. Sound ocean management requires developing the appropriate tools and mechanism to protect ocean resources, biodiversity and to sustain livelihoods that are compatible with healthy ecosystems. Finally, the transition towards such a blue-green approach will require a shift in human behavior which can only be instrumented through ocean education and awareness-raising leading to the emergence of a true ‘ocean citizenship’.
09:00 - 10:30
L’Economie Verte en Afrique : Expériences et Initiatives des Etats
Lead organizer:
Morocco
Room:
P3-E
Ces dernières années, le Maroc ainsi que d’autres pays africains sont rentré dans le verdissement de leur économie. Plusieurs chantiers ont été d’ores et déjà lancés et visant à instaurer un développement durable.
Le Side Event sera une occasion pour partager l’expérience de certains pays africains y compris le Maroc avec les délégations des autres pays et les organismes internationaux.
A cet égard, le Side Event connaîtra la présentation des initiatives du développement durable et la projection des films et des reportages en relation avec l’économie verte et le Développement durable.
Le Side Event sera une occasion pour partager l’expérience de certains pays africains y compris le Maroc avec les délégations des autres pays et les organismes internationaux.
A cet égard, le Side Event connaîtra la présentation des initiatives du développement durable et la projection des films et des reportages en relation avec l’économie verte et le Développement durable.
09:00 - 10:30
Social science support to policies promoting the social dimension of sustainable development in a changing climate
Norwegian National Commission for UNESCO
Norwegian National Commission for UNESCO
Social science support to policies promoting the social dimension of sustainable development in a changing climate
Lead organizer:
Norwegian National Commission for UNESCO
Room:
P3-B
The world is facing severe economic, social and environmental problems that are posing serious threats to sustainable development. Climate change alone can lead to a surge in social challenges such as reduced food production, reduced livelihoods and mass migration.
While there has been increased recognition of the need for natural sciences to contribute to a knowledge base for informed policy decisions regarding prevention and mitigation of environmental and climate change, the role the social sciences can and should play in providing knowledge to society on the consequences of these inevitable changes have largely been down-played or even ignored. At the same time, the need for social science to contribute to sustainable development is recognized in chapter 35 of Agenda 21 and in the negotiations for the outcome document for “Rio + 20”. There is a clear need for a better and more informed dialogue between social scientists and the decision-makers.
While there has been increased recognition of the need for natural sciences to contribute to a knowledge base for informed policy decisions regarding prevention and mitigation of environmental and climate change, the role the social sciences can and should play in providing knowledge to society on the consequences of these inevitable changes have largely been down-played or even ignored. At the same time, the need for social science to contribute to sustainable development is recognized in chapter 35 of Agenda 21 and in the negotiations for the outcome document for “Rio + 20”. There is a clear need for a better and more informed dialogue between social scientists and the decision-makers.
09:00 - 10:30
Resilient Cities - Fostering Local Action for Sustainable Development
United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR)
United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR)
Resilient Cities - Fostering Local Action for Sustainable Development
Lead organizer:
United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR)
Room:
T-1
Cities are home to half of the world’s population and in the coming years, this number is expected to grow by 70%. As engines of economic growth, innovation and job creation, cities play a pivotal role for sustainable development to be realized. Cities have also become one of the main contributors to many environmental problems. Emerging sustainable development challenges such as disaster risks are brought by rapid urbanization, unsustainable development practices and climate change. More than half of the world’s largest cities, with populations ranging from 2 to 15 million, are currently located in areas of high risk of seismic activity. Furthermore, almost a billion people live in slums or marginal and informal settlements without access to basic services and they are often in high-risk areas. If not addressed properly and in time, disasters will continue to pose significant threats to people’s lives and assets and development actions. It is critical for all stakeholders concerned to bring about a sea change in how we address urban disaster risks.
09:00 - 10:30
Accelerating clean and sustainable energy access for all in Africa
Lead organizer:
South Africa
Room:
P3-F
Energy is essential for socio-economic, human and technological development. Access to energy remains a fundamental and key ingredient to achieve sustainable development. Access to clean modern energy services is equally an enormous challenge facing the African continent. Africa accounts for about 3% of world energy consumption, the lowest per capita modern energy consumption in the world. However, solving the challenges facing the provision of universal energy access in Africa will require improve energy efficiency practices, harness untapped renewable energy potential and accelerate the introduction of Independent Power Producers. The South African Government is committed to reducing carbon emissions and provide clean energy sources.
09:00 - 10:30
Strengthening Students of Sustainability: Interdisciplinary Approaches
Princeton University
Princeton University
Strengthening Students of Sustainability: Interdisciplinary Approaches
Lead organizer:
Princeton University
Room:
T-5
This side event will introduce two approaches that universities in both developed and emerging economies are using to promote the interdisciplinary training of their students on critical environmental issues. Speakers will represent the Princeton Energy and Climate Scholars (PECS), and the Pontifícia Universidade Católica (PUC) do Rio de Janeiro’s Interdisciplinary Center for the Environment (NIMA).
PECS is a group of Princeton University graduate students from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds focusing on energy and/or climate related research who meet frequently to discuss their research and important environmental issues.
PUC NIMA’s Sustainable University project takes a holistic approach to transforming the university into a model for sustainable development, from the classroom to the entire campus.
Representatives from both groups will introduce the concept behind their organization, how they differ from traditional student environmental organizations, and how these interdisciplinary models can be applied to other institutions.
PECS is a group of Princeton University graduate students from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds focusing on energy and/or climate related research who meet frequently to discuss their research and important environmental issues.
PUC NIMA’s Sustainable University project takes a holistic approach to transforming the university into a model for sustainable development, from the classroom to the entire campus.
Representatives from both groups will introduce the concept behind their organization, how they differ from traditional student environmental organizations, and how these interdisciplinary models can be applied to other institutions.
09:00 - 10:30
Measure What Matters
Prince Accounting for Sustainability Project
Prince Accounting for Sustainability Project
Measure What Matters
Lead organizer:
Prince Accounting for Sustainability Project
Room:
T-4
If we are to create a resilient economy that provides a better life for all within the ecological limits of the planet, a new frame of reference for decision-making is required, involving new ways to measure progress.
The zero draft of the outcome document provides an important starting point for building the measurement and reporting framework required for a sustainable economy, through the proposals for:
– agreement on a set of Sustainable Development Goals
– indicators that complement GDP and integrate economic, social and environmental dimensions in a balanced manner
– a framework that will integrate sustainability information into the corporate reporting cycle
This session will bring together key contributors from these three agendas. The session outcomes will help to strengthen and support actions resulting from Rio including a roadmap towards a measurement framework that helps to align the information needed by governments, businesses, investors and other stakeholders to achieve a sustainable economy.
The zero draft of the outcome document provides an important starting point for building the measurement and reporting framework required for a sustainable economy, through the proposals for:
– agreement on a set of Sustainable Development Goals
– indicators that complement GDP and integrate economic, social and environmental dimensions in a balanced manner
– a framework that will integrate sustainability information into the corporate reporting cycle
This session will bring together key contributors from these three agendas. The session outcomes will help to strengthen and support actions resulting from Rio including a roadmap towards a measurement framework that helps to align the information needed by governments, businesses, investors and other stakeholders to achieve a sustainable economy.
09:00 - 10:30
Infrastructure as a pillar of a new pattern of development
Lead organizer:
Brazil
Room:
P3-6
In recent years, Brazil has "relearned to think the future", but our pattern of development is still in development itself. In comparison to the 1980s, there have certainly been important changes. The first one is the role of income distribution as an essential element – "distribute to grow". Social inclusion is a core issue for our development. The second point is environmental sustainability and the struggle to overcome the false antagonism between “development” and “environment”. These changes place Brazil as an internationally recognized reference for sustainable development strategy. However, some challenges still remain:
- Reduced interested of entrepreneurs on investment and technical progress;
- Structural, economic and social disparities, which lead to maldistribution of income and to poverty;
- A pattern of international insertion with excessive specialization in natural resources and insufficient export diversity;
- A Social Welfare State still under construction.
- Reduced interested of entrepreneurs on investment and technical progress;
- Structural, economic and social disparities, which lead to maldistribution of income and to poverty;
- A pattern of international insertion with excessive specialization in natural resources and insufficient export diversity;
- A Social Welfare State still under construction.
11:00 - 12:30
Eusuring Effective Sustainable Development in the South: Rio Framework
Lead organizer:
South Centre
Room:
T-6
The idea for this side event is to be able to highlight developing country perspectives on sustainable development and, in this context, various issues that are being tackled in the Rio20 conference such as the institutional framework for sustainable development, sustainable development goals and green economy.
11:00 - 12:30
GreenEvo-best practices in endogenous development and transfer of gree
Lead organizer:
Poland
Room:
P3-A
"GreenEvo – best practices in endogenous development and transfer of green technologies"
Sustainable development should include the endogenous development of environmentally sound technologies. Poland will share its experiences in its transformation towards knowledge-based and green economy and reveal how its GreenEvo - Green Technology Accelerator project helped build local industry, reduce the need for foreign imports and abolish barriers to environmental technology development and transfer. The presentation will cover practical aspects of GreenEvo technology verification framework and present success stories, which could inspire other governments and prove that by co-operation with the business and science, every country can benefit from the green economy’s contribution to sustainable development and poverty eradication.
Sustainable development should include the endogenous development of environmentally sound technologies. Poland will share its experiences in its transformation towards knowledge-based and green economy and reveal how its GreenEvo - Green Technology Accelerator project helped build local industry, reduce the need for foreign imports and abolish barriers to environmental technology development and transfer. The presentation will cover practical aspects of GreenEvo technology verification framework and present success stories, which could inspire other governments and prove that by co-operation with the business and science, every country can benefit from the green economy’s contribution to sustainable development and poverty eradication.
11:00 - 12:30
Achieving sustainability through low carbon development – The Guyana s
Lead organizer:
Guyana
Room:
P3-E
Guyana proposes to convene a Side Event to showcase its initiatives towards sustainable development with focus on Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) and the execution of its Interim REDD+ Partnership with Norway.
11:00 - 12:30
Tourism for a Sustainable Future
World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
Tourism for a Sustainable Future
Lead organizer:
World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
Room:
T-4
In the face of global challenges, tourism has become a key instrument for eradicating poverty, responding to climate change, environmental sustainability and contributing to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Furthermore, the tourism sector has been identified within the Green Economy Initiative of the United Nations (UN) as one of the ten sectors which can lead in the transformation to the new social, economic and environmental model, while still addressing development challenges in all economies and nations toward a more sustainable path, with improved benefits and opportunities for humanity’s future while preserving its natural environment. Tourism for sustainable development can be the future, but clearly requires effective, coherent and coordinated government policies and actions, including in other sectors.
11:00 - 12:30
Building Marine Ecosystem Resilience to Ocean Acidification
Micronesia, Federated States of
Micronesia, Federated States of
Building Marine Ecosystem Resilience to Ocean Acidification
Lead organizer:
Micronesia, Federated States of
Room:
P3-B
The Pacific Small Island Developing States in partnership with Earthjustice will host a side event on “Building Marine Ecosystem Resilience to Ocean Acidification” during the Rio+20 final PrepComm. A significant body of science and experience shows that reducing pollution, overfishing, and other stressors builds resilience to ocean acidification in sensitive species and ecosystems, including coral reefs, critical for marine biodiversity, global food security and sustainable livelihoods and development in the Pacific and around the world. Building resilience is fundamental to the three pillars of sustainable development on which the Pacific depends. Legal, policy, and financial solutions will be examined with special attention given to successful efforts to build marine ecosystem resilience in the Small Island Developing States.
11:00 - 12:30
Engaging the Private Sector in Sustainable Development
Lead organizer:
Denmark
Room:
P3-6
Engaging the Private Sector in Sustainable Development; the way forward from Rio+20 and G20
The world is coming together in Rio to shape future environmental protection, advance social equity and reduce poverty, to get to the future we want.
With the right enabling environments and incentives, the private sector can make significant and lasting contributions to the sustainable development agenda. This session will convene heads of state and government, CEOs, NGOs and academia to focus on critical post Rio+20 and G20 implementation challenges and how the Global Green Growth Forum (3GF) can contribute to spur action and scale up and intensify business contribution to sustainable development.
The world is coming together in Rio to shape future environmental protection, advance social equity and reduce poverty, to get to the future we want.
With the right enabling environments and incentives, the private sector can make significant and lasting contributions to the sustainable development agenda. This session will convene heads of state and government, CEOs, NGOs and academia to focus on critical post Rio+20 and G20 implementation challenges and how the Global Green Growth Forum (3GF) can contribute to spur action and scale up and intensify business contribution to sustainable development.
11:00 - 12:30
The Urban Games: A Competition to Promote Green Cities
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
The Urban Games: A Competition to Promote Green Cities
Lead organizer:
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Room:
T-8
This side event will feature a interactive competition on urban environmental issues. The host of these “The Urban Games” will provide a series of challenging questions to the 6-8 participating mayors and governors. Throughout the “contest,” the competitors will share their experience and in-depth knowledge on how they are promoting environmentally-sustainable urban development in their cities. The discussion will showcase how local decision makers in the developing world can harness existing knowledge, financial resources and technologies to develop “green cities.” The main target audience is various stakeholders (e.g. policymakers at the national and local levels, staff of donor agencies, NGOs) that support the formulation and implementation of sustainable urban policies, programs and projects.
11:00 - 12:30
Partnerships for Education in the Green Economy
International Business Leaders Forum
International Business Leaders Forum
Partnerships for Education in the Green Economy
Lead organizer:
International Business Leaders Forum
Room:
T-5
Partnerships for Education: Building the foundations of a green, prosperous and equitable global economy
Education has a central role to play in realising the vision of a sustainable future that will be shared at the Rio+20 Summit.
With support from UNESCO, the World Bank and other international and national agencies, the International Business Leaders Forum would like to run a side-event to present new research on Partnerships for Education and facilitate a focused discussion amongst government, NGO and private sector stakeholders. We expect to have a high-profile keynote speaker as well as a cross-sectoral panel of experts.
The objectives of the event will be to raise awareness of the opportunities and key success factors for effective education partnerships, and to build a platform and network to expand the delivery of effective cross-sectoral education partnerships after Rio+20.
Education has a central role to play in realising the vision of a sustainable future that will be shared at the Rio+20 Summit.
With support from UNESCO, the World Bank and other international and national agencies, the International Business Leaders Forum would like to run a side-event to present new research on Partnerships for Education and facilitate a focused discussion amongst government, NGO and private sector stakeholders. We expect to have a high-profile keynote speaker as well as a cross-sectoral panel of experts.
The objectives of the event will be to raise awareness of the opportunities and key success factors for effective education partnerships, and to build a platform and network to expand the delivery of effective cross-sectoral education partnerships after Rio+20.
11:00 - 12:30
Water and Sanitation: Rights for Sustainable Development
Lead organizer:
Spain
Room:
T-9
Adequate water supply is essential to reduce the risk of disease and to ensure the right to food, health and housing. Water is a key factor in many activities, and access to water and sanitation improves school attendance, productivity and reduces health risks for women. Sustainable management of water resources is an essential component of the fight against poverty, and the right to safe and clean drinking water and sanitation as a human right is essential for the full enjoyment of all human rights.
Spain has played a leading role in the international recognition of the human right to water and sanitation. The objective of the side event is to contribute to the Río+20 process by promoting debate and exchange of ideas among different stakeholders, and partners on the challenge of implementing the human right to water and sanitation and including it in post 2015 development agenda.
Spain has played a leading role in the international recognition of the human right to water and sanitation. The objective of the side event is to contribute to the Río+20 process by promoting debate and exchange of ideas among different stakeholders, and partners on the challenge of implementing the human right to water and sanitation and including it in post 2015 development agenda.
11:00 - 12:30
Renewing Africa´s Energy Future
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
Renewing Africa´s Energy Future
Lead organizer:
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
Room:
T-2
His Excellency Namburete, Minister of Energy of Mozambique, in his capacity as President of the IRENA Assembly, will host a side event on Africa's Energy Future, with the participation of energy ministers and environment ministers. African heads of state will also be invited depending on availability.
11:00 - 12:30
Biofuels for Sustainable Development
PETROBRAS
PETROBRAS
13:00 - 14:30
From Rio to Rio: A 20-year Journey to Green the World’s Economies
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
From Rio to Rio: A 20-year Journey to Green the World’s Economies
Lead organizer:
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
Room:
T-6
An historic outcome of the 1992 Earth Summit, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) was established to assist developing nations incorporate global environmental benefits into their traditional development efforts. To reflect on the 20 years of GEF, a book that tells the story of a remarkable portfolio amounting to over $50 billion will be launched and discussed in this high-level event. The book features 20 initiatives that illustrate the strength and breadth of the GEF implemented by MDBs, UN agencies, country governments and NGOs. The event will celebrate the launch of this remarkable account and showcase environmental successes that trace their roots to the 1992 Earth Summit. The event will feature addresses from high-level representatives of initiatives highlighted in the publication and offer practical solutions to sustainable development, inspire attendees negotiating current conference outcomes, and offer new commitments by GEF and its partners for the next round of funding in 2014.
13:00 - 14:30
The Yasuní-ITT Initiative: shifting paradigms for a sustainable future
Lead organizer:
Ecuador
Room:
P3-E
The Yasuní-ITT Initiative is a pioneering and holistic climate change mitigation and social development proposal. Yasuní National Park, located in Ecuador´s Amazon rainforest, is among the top 5 biodiversity hotspots of the planet, as well as home to indigenous cultures living in voluntary isolation. The Yasuní-ITT Initiative intends to indefinitely abstain from extracting 846 million barrels of oil from the ITT fields hereby avoiding the emission of 406 million tons of CO2 into the atmosphere and significantly contributing to global climate change mitigation efforts while conserving both the incredible biodiversity the Yasuní National Park holds and the ancestral indigenous cultures living there in voluntary isolation.
13:00 - 14:30
Sustainable Maritime Development - The Contribution of Maritime Transp
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
Sustainable Maritime Development - The Contribution of Maritime Transp
Lead organizer:
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
Room:
T-5
The strategic importance of shipping and maritime activities in a sustainable future:
Sustainable Maritime Development - The Contribution of Maritime Transport to Green Growth and Inclusive Development
The IMO side event will explain how international shipping contributes significantly to the three pillars of sustainable development, the eradication of poverty and the widespread development of green growth. It will also present IMO’s vision of a framework for Sustainable Maritime Development.
Shipping is an essential component of any programme for future sustainable economic growth. A job in shipping is a green job.
Trade can facilitate the structural transformation of developing economies toward higher value-added products, leading to eradication of poverty, greener economies and a positive, beneficial impact on incomes and people.
The regulatory regime developed by IMO, supported by a comprehensive body of guidelines and recommended practices, provides a blueprint for countries to develop their maritime transport infrastructure in a safe, efficient and environmentally sound manner.
Sustainable Maritime Development - The Contribution of Maritime Transport to Green Growth and Inclusive Development
The IMO side event will explain how international shipping contributes significantly to the three pillars of sustainable development, the eradication of poverty and the widespread development of green growth. It will also present IMO’s vision of a framework for Sustainable Maritime Development.
Shipping is an essential component of any programme for future sustainable economic growth. A job in shipping is a green job.
Trade can facilitate the structural transformation of developing economies toward higher value-added products, leading to eradication of poverty, greener economies and a positive, beneficial impact on incomes and people.
The regulatory regime developed by IMO, supported by a comprehensive body of guidelines and recommended practices, provides a blueprint for countries to develop their maritime transport infrastructure in a safe, efficient and environmentally sound manner.
13:00 - 14:30
Multilateral Co-operation Towards Sustainable Development
World Trade Organization (WTO)
World Trade Organization (WTO)
Multilateral Co-operation Towards Sustainable Development
Lead organizer:
World Trade Organization (WTO)
Room:
T-2
The high-level side event "Multilateral Co-operation Towards Sustainable Development: A Rio+20 Dialogue with the Heads of WTO, UNEP and ILO" wil explore the contribution that Rio+20 can make to enhance coherence among systems of governance in the transition to a green economy. It will highlight the importance of international dialogue both to promote a better understanding of the links between trade, environment and social policies and to assist countries in designing and implementing sound sustainable development policy frameworks tailored to their unique goals and priorities. The side event will offer an opportunity to explore possible avenues for strengthening cooperation among WTO, UNEP, and ILO in support of the expected outcomes from Rio+20.
The side event will include interventions by:
• Mr. Pascal LAMY, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO);
• Mr. Juan SOMAVIA, Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO); and
• Mr. Achim STEINER, Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
The side event will include interventions by:
• Mr. Pascal LAMY, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO);
• Mr. Juan SOMAVIA, Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO); and
• Mr. Achim STEINER, Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
13:00 - 14:30
Resilience for Communities – what do we really need by 2015?
Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA - Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC
Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA - Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC
Resilience for Communities – what do we really need by 2015?
Lead organizer:
Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA - Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC
Room:
P3-A
Resilience for Communities – what do we really need by 2015?
Inputs for a new post Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) Regime – How can communities be better tackled in the post HFA process?
Format: High level Panel discussion moderated by Manuel Bessler, Head of the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Domain:
“Give Communities a Voice”
Key note speakers: Representatives from major ISDR stakeholders present their views on how to embed disaster resilience for communities in the post HFA process and resilience architecture
Introduction key note by Andreas Götz, Vice Director of the Federal Office of Environment: ‘Resilience against shocks and stresses – an overview of recent achievements in DRR relevant processes’
Inputs for a new post Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) Regime – How can communities be better tackled in the post HFA process?
Format: High level Panel discussion moderated by Manuel Bessler, Head of the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Domain:
“Give Communities a Voice”
Key note speakers: Representatives from major ISDR stakeholders present their views on how to embed disaster resilience for communities in the post HFA process and resilience architecture
Introduction key note by Andreas Götz, Vice Director of the Federal Office of Environment: ‘Resilience against shocks and stresses – an overview of recent achievements in DRR relevant processes’
13:00 - 14:30
Northern Lights on Sustainable Development
Council of Baltic
Council of Baltic
Northern Lights on Sustainable Development
Lead organizer:
Council of Baltic
Room:
P3-B
Growing prosperity has made it possible for countries in the Baltic Sea Region to invest in solutions to many environmental problems. In fact, no other region in the world has such a strong track-record when it comes to green economy and sustainable development, in both principle and practice.
The side event will focus on how regional cooperation can deliver sustainable development and act as bridge between national actions and global commitments. The side event will also highlight some successful projects for cross-sectoral and integrated approaches to sustainable development as well as launch a publication on key messages on green economy.
The side event will focus on how regional cooperation can deliver sustainable development and act as bridge between national actions and global commitments. The side event will also highlight some successful projects for cross-sectoral and integrated approaches to sustainable development as well as launch a publication on key messages on green economy.
13:00 - 14:30
U.S. Priorities for Rio+20
United States of America
United States of America
U.S. Priorities for Rio+20
Lead organizer:
United States of America
Room:
P3-6
“U.S. Priorities for Rio+20” will feature high-level United States Government officials and leaders from the private sector and civil society. This exciting and compelling event will focus on U.S. priorities for advancing sustainable development. We will feature speakers and presentations that demonstrate the commitment of the United States to integrate the three pillars of sustainable development: economic, environmental, and social. The side event will also address themes of promoting a green economy, good governance, the importance of data collection and sharing, the impact of connection technologies in furthering sustainable development, and women’s and youth issues.
13:00 - 14:30
Local Action and Partnerships for more resilient people and communitie
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Local Action and Partnerships for more resilient people and communitie
Lead organizer:
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Room:
T-8
Sustainable development defined by Bruntland¡¦s 1987 report ¡§Our Common Future¡¨ remains valid today: ¡§Development meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs¡¨. Local action, which strengthens resilience, is key to its achievement. It is also clear that no actor alone can achieve sustainable development; meaningful partenrships are required.
Objective of the side event is to highlight the importance of the following:
„Ï local actions in strengthening resilience of vulnerable communities as a key contribution for the fulfilment of the internationally agreed sustainable development agenda,
„Ï inclusive partnerships at all levels, across humanitarian and developmental actors, which support greater resilience toward effective sustainable development
Objective of the side event is to highlight the importance of the following:
„Ï local actions in strengthening resilience of vulnerable communities as a key contribution for the fulfilment of the internationally agreed sustainable development agenda,
„Ï inclusive partnerships at all levels, across humanitarian and developmental actors, which support greater resilience toward effective sustainable development
13:00 - 14:30
Making a green economy happen
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
Making a green economy happen
Lead organizer:
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
Room:
T-10
Today’s collective sustainability challenge requires all actors, whether business, government or civil society, to accept shared responsibility and shift mind-sets towards more collaborative and solutions-oriented thinking. The move towards a ‘Green Economy’ necessitates a global discourse that addresses the current fragmentation in the world’s economic systems, which should result in new and innovative collaborations across the chain of business and with government to bring solutions to these challenges.
This side event will discuss the global efforts by business, government and civil society at all levels, aiming at strategies to better integrate the economic, environmental and social dimensions of sustainable development. During this event, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) will present its “Green Economy Roadmap”, a framework that sets timetables for specific goals, objectives and actions at local, national, and global levels.
This side event will discuss the global efforts by business, government and civil society at all levels, aiming at strategies to better integrate the economic, environmental and social dimensions of sustainable development. During this event, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) will present its “Green Economy Roadmap”, a framework that sets timetables for specific goals, objectives and actions at local, national, and global levels.
13:00 - 14:30
THE MALDIVES STORY
Maldives
Maldives
THE MALDIVES STORY
Lead organizer:
Maldives
Room:
P3-F
THE MALDIVES STORY: Achievements, opportunities and challenges towards sustainable development.
Since the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in 1992, the Maldives has faced unique challenges as a Small Island Developing State in fulfilling its commitments under Agenda 21 and subsequent agreements pertaining to sustainable development. The biggest challenge Facing the country is climate change and its impacts, which threatens its sustainable developmental aspirations, its fragile ecosystems and the very existence of the country itself.
As a small island state, Maldives would like to share its experiences of the past twenty years with the international community in the hope that a better understanding of the circumstances of small islands states would help enable SIDS concerns to be reflected more meaningfully in the final outcome document negotiated in the conference.
Since the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in 1992, the Maldives has faced unique challenges as a Small Island Developing State in fulfilling its commitments under Agenda 21 and subsequent agreements pertaining to sustainable development. The biggest challenge Facing the country is climate change and its impacts, which threatens its sustainable developmental aspirations, its fragile ecosystems and the very existence of the country itself.
As a small island state, Maldives would like to share its experiences of the past twenty years with the international community in the hope that a better understanding of the circumstances of small islands states would help enable SIDS concerns to be reflected more meaningfully in the final outcome document negotiated in the conference.
13:00 - 14:30
Natural Capital Summit
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Natural Capital Summit
Lead organizer:
United Kingdom
Room:
T-4
Countries, governments or businesses cannot deliver sustainability alone. Managing our transition to a green economy requires all parties to act together, internationally, across the public and private sectors and civil society.
Focusing on the role of natural capital, and building on the shared recognition that we use nature because it is valuable, but lose nature because it is free, this event will bring together a range of initiatives at different levels to demonstrate specific approaches to meeting their common goal of improving how we account for the value of nature in decisions.
Governments, financiers and businesses will show why we need to go “beyond GDP” and mainstream financial accounting to understand the real progress of our countries and companies. They will highlight the role of natural capital in delivering economic prosperity and human well-being and commit to working together to create the conditions necessary to sustainably manage natural capital stocks.
Focusing on the role of natural capital, and building on the shared recognition that we use nature because it is valuable, but lose nature because it is free, this event will bring together a range of initiatives at different levels to demonstrate specific approaches to meeting their common goal of improving how we account for the value of nature in decisions.
Governments, financiers and businesses will show why we need to go “beyond GDP” and mainstream financial accounting to understand the real progress of our countries and companies. They will highlight the role of natural capital in delivering economic prosperity and human well-being and commit to working together to create the conditions necessary to sustainably manage natural capital stocks.
13:00 - 14:30
VISION20/30-Vision for Independence of Small Islands frm Fossil Energy
Climate Institute
Climate Institute
VISION20/30-Vision for Independence of Small Islands frm Fossil Energy
Lead organizer:
Climate Institute
Room:
T-9
Leaders from island nations, UN agencies, several major international/regional organizations, private sector and financial institutions have formed a coalition to support the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and participating Island Economies to achieve their goals of becoming energy independent. This process is being launched during the historic Rio+20 Conference at the platform provided by the UN Secretary General’s initiative of Sustainable Energy for All.
Successful implementation of these plans would not only bring prosperity and economic development to Island Economies but it will also showcase examples of “smart” economic growth and development. This, we hope, would accelerate the goal of universal energy access for all through renewable energy while also stabilizing greenhouse gas emissions.
This event will feature announcements by Island leaders and commitments by the implementing partner organizations. An action plan for pilot Island Economies to achieve their energy transformation goals by 2030 will also be presented.
Successful implementation of these plans would not only bring prosperity and economic development to Island Economies but it will also showcase examples of “smart” economic growth and development. This, we hope, would accelerate the goal of universal energy access for all through renewable energy while also stabilizing greenhouse gas emissions.
This event will feature announcements by Island leaders and commitments by the implementing partner organizations. An action plan for pilot Island Economies to achieve their energy transformation goals by 2030 will also be presented.
17:00 - 18:30
Sustainable Development in an Unequal World
Friedrich Ebert Foundation
Friedrich Ebert Foundation
Sustainable Development in an Unequal World
Lead organizer:
Friedrich Ebert Foundation
Room:
T-4
Inequality presents an unprecedented challenge to our present model of development. This reality is insightfully summarized in the vision statement of the UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel on Global Sustainability: “Today our planet and our world are experiencing the best of times and the worst of times… Inequality between the world’s rich and poor is growing, and more than a billion people still live in poverty. In many countries, there are rising waves of protest reflecting universal aspirations for a more prosperous, just and sustainable world.” In the proposed event, world leaders past and present will speak to the urgent need respond to millions of people worldwide who need sustainable development to get out of poverty and to ensure security and stability, and to every country’s need for a transition to sustainable consumption and production that can ensure socially equitable and economically and environmentally viable economic development.
17:00 - 18:30
Denmark and South Africa show the way: Corporate Social Responsibility
Stakeholder Forum for a Sustainable Future
Stakeholder Forum for a Sustainable Future
Denmark and South Africa show the way: Corporate Social Responsibility
Lead organizer:
Stakeholder Forum for a Sustainable Future
Room:
T-2
The event will focus on the topic of sustainability reporting as a tool to advance a Green and Responsible Economy. The Danish Prime Minister and the South African Minister of Environment will testify that this is common and successful practice in their countries. Achim Steiner will picture the broader context.
The objective of the event will be to profile i) the role of business and ensure accountability of the corporate sector, ii) the importance of corporate sustainability reporting in sustainable development policies, iii) the role of governments as regulators with special emphasis on Denmark presenting the results of its sustainability reporting policy and the South African approach and iv) the strong multi-stakeholder collaboration among the different Rio+20 actors (Governments, CSOs and Private Sector).
The targeted audience includes Heads of State; the UN SG; Heads of Delegations; business community including GRI Reporters and Organizational Stakeholders and UNGC Signatories and CSOs.
The objective of the event will be to profile i) the role of business and ensure accountability of the corporate sector, ii) the importance of corporate sustainability reporting in sustainable development policies, iii) the role of governments as regulators with special emphasis on Denmark presenting the results of its sustainability reporting policy and the South African approach and iv) the strong multi-stakeholder collaboration among the different Rio+20 actors (Governments, CSOs and Private Sector).
The targeted audience includes Heads of State; the UN SG; Heads of Delegations; business community including GRI Reporters and Organizational Stakeholders and UNGC Signatories and CSOs.
17:00 - 18:30
Sharing and Partnering in Urban Water Solutions
Lead organizer:
Israel
Room:
P3-B
The side event is based on Israel's long experience in the water arena and especially in the field of Urban Water Solutions.
Urban water will be critical for global development in the 21st century. Half of the world's population already lives in cities. Urban water infrastructure is decaying and will need to be replaced. Existing systems lack the sophistication and integration with data that the latest technology can offer.
Israel has long played a major role in creating smart urban water systems for both developed and developing countries. Israel is actively cooperating with developing countries to ensure safe and accessible urban water. For example, we have a bilateral agreement with India's Ministry of Urban Development on water issues and with SABESP in Brazil to name a few.
Urban water will be critical for global development in the 21st century. Half of the world's population already lives in cities. Urban water infrastructure is decaying and will need to be replaced. Existing systems lack the sophistication and integration with data that the latest technology can offer.
Israel has long played a major role in creating smart urban water systems for both developed and developing countries. Israel is actively cooperating with developing countries to ensure safe and accessible urban water. For example, we have a bilateral agreement with India's Ministry of Urban Development on water issues and with SABESP in Brazil to name a few.
17:00 - 18:30
MONITORING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - WHY LOCATION MATTERS
United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management Secretariat
United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management Secretariat
MONITORING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - WHY LOCATION MATTERS
Lead organizer:
United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management Secretariat
Room:
T-10
This side event, organized by the UN Global Geospatial Information Management (UNGGIM) secretariat and supported by United Kingdom, Australia, and Brazil, will demonstrate the vital role accurate, maintained and reliable geospatial information can, and indeed is, playing in helping to deliver sustainable development across the globe and in providing financial benefits to users. It will illustrate why Member States should develop and leverage accurate and maintained geospatial information in order to deliver successfully on the outcomes of Rio+20 and to monitor the implementation of such outcomes effectively.
We expect a senior politician from the government of the United Kingdoms to give the opening speech. The presentations will be based on real-country experiences and illustrative and non-technical. The main target audience is senior government officials with decision responsibility on monitoring systems for sustainable development.
We expect a senior politician from the government of the United Kingdoms to give the opening speech. The presentations will be based on real-country experiences and illustrative and non-technical. The main target audience is senior government officials with decision responsibility on monitoring systems for sustainable development.
17:00 - 18:30
Socio-Environmental Protection Floor
Lead organizer:
Brazil
Room:
P3-6
Translating Principle 1 of the Rio Declaration into practice requires specific policies which together create a “Socio-environmental Protection Floor” for the population. The creation of such a “Floor” has had profoundly positive effects in several countries. This session will explore those experiences, assess their potential for wider adoption, and discuss their viability as an outcome of the Rio+20 Conference.
A “Socio-environmental Protection Floor” ensures basic income and services that are essential for health, food security, water and sanitation, while linking protection of the people to protection of the environment. The combination of methods and components of the “Floor” promotes conservation of environmental assets and resources in poor communities, benefiting not only the community but also improving the quality of the global environment.
The session’s debate starts with the analysis of international experiences, such the Brazilian Green Grant (Bolsa Verde) and other initiatives from Asia, Africa and Latin America.
A “Socio-environmental Protection Floor” ensures basic income and services that are essential for health, food security, water and sanitation, while linking protection of the people to protection of the environment. The combination of methods and components of the “Floor” promotes conservation of environmental assets and resources in poor communities, benefiting not only the community but also improving the quality of the global environment.
The session’s debate starts with the analysis of international experiences, such the Brazilian Green Grant (Bolsa Verde) and other initiatives from Asia, Africa and Latin America.
17:00 - 18:30
Advancing Sustainable Development in Post-Conflict Countries
Lead organizer:
Lebanon
Room:
P3-F
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) is in the final stages of implementing the Project ROA-105 “Strengthening National Capacity for the Integration of Sustainable Development Principles into Development Strategies in Countries Emerging from Conflict”.
The main objectives of the project are to:
1) Produce methodologies that explain and illustrate ways to integrate sustainable development principles into national development strategies as part of peacebuilding processes; and
2) Increase the capacity of governments to utilize sustainable development principles in policy-making in countries emerging from conflict through an inclusive approach that includes creating guidelines for conflict-sensitive National Sustainable Development Strategies (NSDS), performing in depth country analysis and needs assessments, and organizing stakeholder consultations with both government and civil society.
The 3-year project, involved 3 pilot countries-Lebanon, Liberia and Zimbabwe- in integrating sustainable development as part of the peacebuilding processes.
The main objectives of the project are to:
1) Produce methodologies that explain and illustrate ways to integrate sustainable development principles into national development strategies as part of peacebuilding processes; and
2) Increase the capacity of governments to utilize sustainable development principles in policy-making in countries emerging from conflict through an inclusive approach that includes creating guidelines for conflict-sensitive National Sustainable Development Strategies (NSDS), performing in depth country analysis and needs assessments, and organizing stakeholder consultations with both government and civil society.
The 3-year project, involved 3 pilot countries-Lebanon, Liberia and Zimbabwe- in integrating sustainable development as part of the peacebuilding processes.
17:00 - 18:30
Sustainable Development in the context of Regional Integration in EAC
East African Community (EAC)
East African Community (EAC)
Sustainable Development in the context of Regional Integration in EAC
Lead organizer:
East African Community (EAC)
Room:
P3-E
The overall objective of the side event is to showcase EAC’s efforts, achievements and challenges in the implementation of sustainable development goals in the region within the context of EAC’s integration process. More specifically, the event shall review the progress in the implementation of the EAC Treaty and its related Protocols relevant to sustainable development namely; the Sustainable Development of Lake Victoria Basin (2003), Protocol on Environment and Natural Resources Management (2006); and Environment and Natural Resources provisions of the EAC Common Market Protocol (2009). The event is expected to mobilize political will and support to EAC on the Implementation of Regional Policy Instruments aimed at contributing to the three pillars of sustainable development in the region and identify the role of EAC’s in monitoring the implementation of the Rio+20 Outcome.
17:00 - 18:30
VISION 2050 TURKEY
Turkish Business and Industry Association (TUSIAD)
Turkish Business and Industry Association (TUSIAD)
VISION 2050 TURKEY
Lead organizer:
Turkish Business and Industry Association (TUSIAD)
Room:
T-5
In 2011, TUSIAD prepared the “Vision 2050 TURKEY” Report, which was inspired by WBCSD’s “Vision 2050” Report. “Vision 2050 TURKEY” aims to answer the question of how a sustainable Turkey looks like and draws a roadmap as to how to achieve this objective. The Report contains “Human Development”, “Urbanisation”, “Urban Transportation”, “Energy” and “Consumption Patterns and Energy and Resource Efficiency in Production” chapters. It was introduced by a large scale conference held in Istanbul on September 27, 2011 with the participation of WBCSD Turkey. In RIO+20, we would like to organize a side event similar to this conference. The event will begin with a short film and opening remarks, which will be followed by the presentation of “Vision 2050 Turkey” Report. There will also be a panel on “Sustainable Development and the Business World”. The organizing partners are planned to be UNDP, WBCSD, GFN and the Ministry of Development Turkey.
17:00 - 18:30
Across the Regions: SIDS Solutions for Sustainable Development
Commonwealth Secretariat - United Kingdom
Commonwealth Secretariat - United Kingdom
Across the Regions: SIDS Solutions for Sustainable Development
Lead organizer:
Commonwealth Secretariat - United Kingdom
Room:
T-8
The Commonwealth Secretariat, the Indian Ocean Commission, the South Pacific Regional Environment Programme and the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre propose a side event to explore the value of cross-regional learning to foster climate resilience and the Green Economy in SIDS. The side event will look at the value that communities of practice and partnerships across SIDS regions can deliver in terms of mutual learning and appropriate SIDS-tailored responses to building climate resilience and a Green Economy. The event is complimentary to UNDESA’s work on SIDSNet and SIDSdoc.
17:00 - 18:30
The way forward to a sustainable future
Lead organizer:
Germany
Room:
T-9
The event will look at the conditions for a green economy under an inclusive perspective, with particular reference to the effects of sustainable energy supply and resource efficiency on economic growth and poverty eradication. The worldwide transformation to an inclusive green economy is a common task of governments, business and civil society. We have to ensure that future generations are able to enjoy the same level of comfort and social welfare that we enjoy today.
17:00 - 18:30
Vulnerability of urban migrants: Challenges and responses
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Vulnerability of urban migrants: Challenges and responses
Lead organizer:
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Room:
T-6
Increasing numbers of migrants, including refugees and internally displaced persons, move into cities in search of the opportunities cities provide. Cities offer more livelihood options and security for those fleeing crises areas. Recent research has described how intense weather events, sea level rise and accelerated environmental degradation exacerbated by climate change act as a major driver of migration, including displacement. Populations under environmental or climate-induced stress, or affected by natural disasters or conflicts, are prone to gravitate to urban areas, where they often face multi-dimensional vulnerabilities which too frequently are chronic and recurrent. Additionally, this increase in urban population risks putting further strains on limited resources, weak infrastructure and fragile ecosystems, particularly for many of the world’s largest cities located in low lying coastal regions.
The side event, in the form of a panel-led discussion, will elaborate upon key issues at stake and launch a number of concrete initiatives and voluntary contributions to the implementation of the post-Rio+20 sustainable development agenda.
The side event, in the form of a panel-led discussion, will elaborate upon key issues at stake and launch a number of concrete initiatives and voluntary contributions to the implementation of the post-Rio+20 sustainable development agenda.
17:00 - 18:30
Australian side event hosted by Prime Minister Julia Gillard
Lead organizer:
Australia
Room:
P3-A
Australia considers that the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) presents a historic opportunity to renew and reinforce our shared political commitment to achieving a sustainable future for all. Sustainable development is an important policy priority for the Australian Government, and we are committed to securing prosperous, strong and fair societies within the bounds of our natural system. In this context, Australia wishes to register strongly its interest in holding a side event at Rio+20 that would be hosted by the Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon Julia Gillard MP. The event will highlight key sustainable development themes related to oceans, food security, indigenous engagement and women. We are currently working with key partners on the format and scope of the event. We will submit the full details of the event shortly. Please contact the Australian Permanent Mission to the UN (Katy Lin, katy.lin@dfat.gov.au) for further information.
19:00 - 20:30
Goals for Healthy Soils and the Role of the Global Soil Partnership
European Commission
European Commission
Goals for Healthy Soils and the Role of the Global Soil Partnership
Lead organizer:
European Commission
Room:
P3-B
Land and soils deliver key ecosystem services and are pillars of the green economy. They support human well-being and provide sustenance for all including the poor, and are a source of decent new jobs and economic progress. Their degradation is a serious global issue because of its adverse impact on food security, climate change, and ecosystem resilience.
Current land and soil degradation rates are unsustainable, thus business-as-usual is not an option. The side event will discuss what kind of goals and targets on land and soil should be decided upon in Rio+20 and what role FAO's Global Soil Partnership and other relevant initiatives could play in supporting their implementation. Senior speakers from diverse regions of the world will indicate which direction the planet should take to ensure that land and soil develop their full potential, thus contributing to the Rio+20 outcome in an informal setting.
Current land and soil degradation rates are unsustainable, thus business-as-usual is not an option. The side event will discuss what kind of goals and targets on land and soil should be decided upon in Rio+20 and what role FAO's Global Soil Partnership and other relevant initiatives could play in supporting their implementation. Senior speakers from diverse regions of the world will indicate which direction the planet should take to ensure that land and soil develop their full potential, thus contributing to the Rio+20 outcome in an informal setting.
19:00 - 20:30
ACTO Member Countries vision of Amazon forests. Monitoring deforestati
Organização do Tratado de Cooperação Amazônica SP/OTCA - Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization
Organização do Tratado de Cooperação Amazônica SP/OTCA - Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization
ACTO Member Countries vision of Amazon forests. Monitoring deforestati
Lead organizer:
Organização do Tratado de Cooperação Amazônica SP/OTCA - Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization
Room:
P3-F
ACTO member countries (Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname and Venezuela) will present their vision concerning sustainable development, in particular in sustainable forest management (SFM). Progress on project implementation: Monitoring Deforestation in the Panamazonian Forests will be presented.
19:00 - 20:30
Towards a Green Economy Transition in Indonesia
REDD+ Task Force of Indonesia
REDD+ Task Force of Indonesia
Towards a Green Economy Transition in Indonesia
Lead organizer:
REDD+ Task Force of Indonesia
Room:
T-6
Indonesia is at the forefront of nations that are catalyzing alternative development pathways that can bring benefits for conservation and equity. It has signed a Letter of Intent with Norway on the realization of REDD+ and subsequent regulatory actions. While the Cancun Agreement of the UNFCCC 17th CoP took the discussions on REDD+ further and the Aichi Nagoya protocol of the 10th CoP of CBD has laid out clear targets, there still remains a large gap with regards the financing required to achieve REDD+ and shift current patterns of forest use and the economies of forested landscapes towards a more sustainable Green Economy pathway, as envisioned by H.E. the President of Indonesia. Indonesia would like to share its experiences and consult with key stakeholders at Rio+20 on a sustainable transition to climate and sustainable development.
19:00 - 20:30
Green Growth for All: Converting the Global Green Growth Institute int
Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea
Green Growth for All: Converting the Global Green Growth Institute int
Lead organizer:
Republic of Korea
Room:
P3-6
One of the core themes of Rio+20 is pursuing green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication. The need to strengthen international cooperation to facilitate this pursuit cannot be overemphasized. The Korean government established the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) with a mission to spread and provide on-demand, tailor made green growth strategies for developing countries. To further expand the reach of GGGI as a global asset, Korea, Denmark, Australia and the United Kingdom with other countries to be confirmed, have agreed to transform it into an international organization on the occasion of the Rio+20 Summit and present the objectives and benefits of the GGGI to the international community.
19:00 - 20:30
The Future We Create: An interdisciplinary roundtable discussion on th
Soka Gakkai International
Soka Gakkai International
The Future We Create: An interdisciplinary roundtable discussion on th
Lead organizer:
Soka Gakkai International
Room:
T-10
Article 36 of Agenda 21 reads: “Education is critical for promoting sustainable development and improving the capacity of the people to address environment and development issues.” Therefore, education, both formal and non-formal, must play a vital role in achieving the objective and the themes set forth for the forthcoming UNCSD. However, education has not been fully tapped in our efforts for sustainable development.
Education plays an important role in virtually all thematic areas. For instance, the General Assembly adopted the UN Declaration on Human Rights Education and Training (A/RES/66/137) in 2011. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the UN Study on Disarmament and Non-proliferation Education.
The roundtable will bring together participants from various areas of work and examine best practices and lessons learned and generate recommendations on the role of education and learning for UNCSD and its themes.
Education plays an important role in virtually all thematic areas. For instance, the General Assembly adopted the UN Declaration on Human Rights Education and Training (A/RES/66/137) in 2011. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the UN Study on Disarmament and Non-proliferation Education.
The roundtable will bring together participants from various areas of work and examine best practices and lessons learned and generate recommendations on the role of education and learning for UNCSD and its themes.
19:00 - 20:30
Black gold and the green economy: hydrocarbon exporters’ perspectives
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
Black gold and the green economy: hydrocarbon exporters’ perspectives
Lead organizer:
United Arab Emirates
Room:
P3-A
The ten years post-Johannesburg have witnessed a tectonic shift in the development strategies of major hydrocarbon exporters. Countries like the UAE have made multibillion investments in renewable energy, urban sustainability, environmental management, and cleantech education, emerging alongside Norway in navigation of seemingly contradictory imperatives. This side event reviews the case for sustainability in major hydrocarbon economies, highlighting both the drivers and barriers that shape long-term economic, social, and environmental health and performance. Panel discussion and presentations by private and public sector commentators from the UAE, Norway, the International Renewable Energy Agency, the World Bank Group, and other countries and entities will illuminate the lessons for implementation of the Rio+20 agenda through the unique experience of the global economy’s essential fuel suppliers.
19:00 - 20:30
Health and Sustainable Development - Reinforcing the Links
World Health Organisation (WHO)
World Health Organisation (WHO)
Health and Sustainable Development - Reinforcing the Links
Lead organizer:
World Health Organisation (WHO)
Room:
T-9
“Human beings are at the centre of concerns for sustainable development. They are entitled to a healthy and productive life in harmony with nature”. Principle 1 of the 1992 Rio Declaration on Environment and Development
Twenty years on, the Government of Brazil, Ministry of Health and the WHO recognize the opportunity provided by the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development to set the world back onto a sustainable development path in which better and more equitable health outcomes play a key role.
The purpose of this event is to help Member States articulate how health and the health sector can contribute towards the achievement of the Rio+20 Conference objectives, support fits decisions and follow-up actions, with respect to three key issues:
- Universal health coverage
- Health in the 'green economy'
- Health as a measure of sustainable development achievements; measuring progress and impact
Twenty years on, the Government of Brazil, Ministry of Health and the WHO recognize the opportunity provided by the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development to set the world back onto a sustainable development path in which better and more equitable health outcomes play a key role.
The purpose of this event is to help Member States articulate how health and the health sector can contribute towards the achievement of the Rio+20 Conference objectives, support fits decisions and follow-up actions, with respect to three key issues:
- Universal health coverage
- Health in the 'green economy'
- Health as a measure of sustainable development achievements; measuring progress and impact
19:00 - 20:30
Seizing ecolabelling and sustainable public procurement opportunities
Nordic Council of Ministers
Nordic Council of Ministers
Seizing ecolabelling and sustainable public procurement opportunities
Lead organizer:
Nordic Council of Ministers
Room:
T-8
Ministerial dialogue with Nordic and Southern Cone countries sets the focus on ecolabelling and sustainable public procurement (SPP) and highlights the potential and advantages of the regional co-operation.
Ecolabelling and SPP are important instruments in striving for more sustainable consumption and production patterns and green economy. A green economy needs pragmatic approaches with feasible instruments for countries striving for a path towards low-carbon, small-footprint societies. Enhanced use of ecolabelling and SPP improves performance of products throughout their life-cycle, stimulates the demand of more sustainable products and technologies and helps consumers to make more sustainable choices.
One inspiring example on the ongoing efforts is a joint venture initiated by the Nordic Council of Ministers and the United Nations Environment Programme. The project evaluates and advances the strategies towards the development of a regional ecolabelling programme and promotes the role of sustainable public procurement in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay.
Ecolabelling and SPP are important instruments in striving for more sustainable consumption and production patterns and green economy. A green economy needs pragmatic approaches with feasible instruments for countries striving for a path towards low-carbon, small-footprint societies. Enhanced use of ecolabelling and SPP improves performance of products throughout their life-cycle, stimulates the demand of more sustainable products and technologies and helps consumers to make more sustainable choices.
One inspiring example on the ongoing efforts is a joint venture initiated by the Nordic Council of Ministers and the United Nations Environment Programme. The project evaluates and advances the strategies towards the development of a regional ecolabelling programme and promotes the role of sustainable public procurement in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay.
19:00 - 20:30
Financing Access to Clean Energy for the Poor
UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)
UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)
Financing Access to Clean Energy for the Poor
Lead organizer:
UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)
Room:
P3-E
Current and anticipated trends in energy poverty are alarming and show that increasing access to energy will be critical to achieving sustainable development. A wide range of technologies is now available not only to scale up energy access but also to foster the use of ‘clean’ energy. However, in many developing countries, the main obstacle to uptake is the lack of financing models that make energy accessible and affordable to low-income consumers. This side event - entitled: “Financing Access to Clean Energy for the Poor” - will address this important challenge and present innovative approaches that combine strengthening clean energy value chains with innovative financing arrangements targeting low-income population and micro-enterprises.
19:00 - 20:30
Business Solutions for Sustainability: Rio+20 and beyond
World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
Business Solutions for Sustainability: Rio+20 and beyond
Lead organizer:
World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
Room:
T-2
This side event has four primary objectives:
• Summarize the business contributions to the Rio+20 process - principally through the outputs of in the BASD Business Day (19 June)
• Assess the progress made by business from 1992-2012 as a partner and solution provider in sustainable development
• To highlight business commitments to Sustainable Development
• Identify the key actions necessary to increase private sector initiative and investment in sustainable development
The session will include leading figures from business, government, and other stakeholder groups in a moderated discussion format. (Individual participants will depend on the time slot provided.)
• Summarize the business contributions to the Rio+20 process - principally through the outputs of in the BASD Business Day (19 June)
• Assess the progress made by business from 1992-2012 as a partner and solution provider in sustainable development
• To highlight business commitments to Sustainable Development
• Identify the key actions necessary to increase private sector initiative and investment in sustainable development
The session will include leading figures from business, government, and other stakeholder groups in a moderated discussion format. (Individual participants will depend on the time slot provided.)
19:00 - 20:30
Sustainable Futures: Youth, Innovation & the MDGs
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)
Sustainable Futures: Youth, Innovation & the MDGs
Lead organizer:
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)
Room:
T-4
The UN has recognized the need to harness the energy, imagination and initiative of the world’s youth in overcoming the challenges facing humankind, from enhancing peace to boosting economic development and dealing with Climate Change. This event will focus on youth as agents of change and catalysts in achieving the MDGs and beyond, with a focus on innovations that are youth driven dealing with sustainable development. It will: a) present some powerful examples of youth-led initiatives which impact local decision-making processes b) showcase tech and social business solutions which empower communities and c) provide recommendations for ensuring stronger linkages between the youth and MDG agenda 2015+.
Thursday, 21 June 2012
09:00 - 10:30
Green Economics:A roadmap of its development and benefits
Green Economics Institute (GEI)
Green Economics Institute (GEI)
Green Economics:A roadmap of its development and benefits
Lead organizer:
Green Economics Institute (GEI)
Room:
T-8
This event is from the global leaders in Green Economics who created the field of Green Economics as an academic discipline and who have been resposible for its spread over the last 10 years. The first green academic journal International Journal of Green Economics which is double blind peer reviewed will be introduced- now in its 6th volume as well as a complete range of books on green economics and the green economy in 4 series, Ashgate Academic Press, Gower Management Publishers and The Green Economics Reader Series and the Green Economics Handbook series from the Green Economics Institute. This side events charts the history origins, background, theory and practise of Green Economics and the competing ideas within the field and the literature and introduces and analyses the field.
There will be 4 speakers and participation is encouraged from the floor.
There will be 4 speakers and participation is encouraged from the floor.
09:00 - 14:30
Women Leaders' Forum: High-Level Summit 21 June 2012
United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
Women Leaders' Forum: High-Level Summit 21 June 2012
Lead organizer:
United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
Room:
P3-2
The Women Leaders' Forum is break up into two days.
The multistakeholders' event falls on 19 June 2012 and the High-Level Summit falls on 21 June 2012.
For this particular booking we are making is for the High-Level Summit on 21 June 2012. We would like to request the following from you.
a.Time: from 10am to 3 pm (the time slots indicated below doesn't count, please ignore them. I had to enter them or I cannot submit the request).
b. Capacity: 500 people – theater-style (stage + audience);
c. The venue should offer space for four interpretation booths
The multistakeholders' event falls on 19 June 2012 and the High-Level Summit falls on 21 June 2012.
For this particular booking we are making is for the High-Level Summit on 21 June 2012. We would like to request the following from you.
a.Time: from 10am to 3 pm (the time slots indicated below doesn't count, please ignore them. I had to enter them or I cannot submit the request).
b. Capacity: 500 people – theater-style (stage + audience);
c. The venue should offer space for four interpretation booths
09:00 - 10:30
Environmental Auditing for Better Environmental Governance
INTOSAI Working Group
INTOSAI Working Group
Environmental Auditing for Better Environmental Governance
Lead organizer:
INTOSAI Working Group
Room:
T-9
INTOSAI Working Group on Environmental Auditing will introduce the main messages of public sector auditors derived throughout years of work of Supreme Audit Institutions about the factors hindering the progress of national governments in their quest towards achieving solid performance in sustainable development. The working group, drawing together Supreme Audit Institutions of more than 70 countries, will present concrete findings of public sector audit institutions worldwide in their various audits on the fields of environment and sustainable development related to governments' work and progress in the area of sustainable development. On their basis, and following the 21st UN-INTOSAI Symposium inviting INTOSAI to contribute to the Rio+20 process, concrete recommendations to UNCSD delegates for incorporating to their agreement text will be presented.
09:00 - 10:30
Meeting with donors on the rehabilitation of Lake Chad
Lead organizer:
Chad
Room:
T-4
1- En marche de la Conférence Rio+20, le Gouvernement du Tchad et la Commission du Lac Tchad organisent une rencontre avec les Donateurs sur la réhabilitation du Lac Tchad.
2- Animation de 3 stands.
Running of the Rio +20 Conference, the Government of Chad and the Lake Chad Commission organized a meeting with donors on the rehabilitation of Lake Chad.
2- Animation de 3 stands.
Running of the Rio +20 Conference, the Government of Chad and the Lake Chad Commission organized a meeting with donors on the rehabilitation of Lake Chad.
09:00 - 10:30
Environmental Fiscal Reform - The key to achieving a green economy
Green Budget Europe
Green Budget Europe
Environmental Fiscal Reform - The key to achieving a green economy
Lead organizer:
Green Budget Europe
Room:
T-10
This side-event will demonstrate that Environmental Fiscal Reform (EFR) is an essential policy instrument for a Green Economy. The event will focus on carbon-energy taxation and the phase-out of environmentally harmful subsidies.
Speakers will highlight successful examples of EFR and present measures planned in the future. The discus-sion will explore how EFR can support governments in the process of greening their economies and bring-ing about environmental improvements, while also raising additional tax revenues for poverty alleviation or pro-poor investment. Participants will also watch video excerpts of interviews with political figures talking about their vision of a Green Economy in 2030.
The event will raise awareness of EFR as a central policy tool for the Green Economy with a number of en-vironmental, economic and social co-benefits and support the arguments of delegates willing to strengthen language in the final document on the phase-out of environmentally harmful subsidies and other EFR meas-ures.
Speakers will highlight successful examples of EFR and present measures planned in the future. The discus-sion will explore how EFR can support governments in the process of greening their economies and bring-ing about environmental improvements, while also raising additional tax revenues for poverty alleviation or pro-poor investment. Participants will also watch video excerpts of interviews with political figures talking about their vision of a Green Economy in 2030.
The event will raise awareness of EFR as a central policy tool for the Green Economy with a number of en-vironmental, economic and social co-benefits and support the arguments of delegates willing to strengthen language in the final document on the phase-out of environmentally harmful subsidies and other EFR meas-ures.
09:00 - 10:30
UN multi-stakeholder strategies for scaling-up and mainstreaming SD
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
UN multi-stakeholder strategies for scaling-up and mainstreaming SD
Lead organizer:
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Room:
T-6
Learning for sustainable development is already acknowledged as a key in transformation towards more sustainable society. In order to achieve a green economy and green society, and to build a world fit for children, contemporary patterns of production, ways of consumption, applications of technologies, foci of innovation, policies governing major aspects of our lives and even the cities, towns and villages in which we live have to be radically transformed.
09:00 - 10:30
Sustainable Development and Water: Global Goal, Targets, Partnerships
Lead organizer:
Finland
Room:
P3-E
Water has been mentioned, for example in the discussions on Sustainable Development Goals, as one of the thematic areas on which a new global goal should be set. Such goal would promote socially, economically and environmentally sustainable use and management of water resources, as well as implementation of related human right obligations. What would be the content of such global goal? What kind of specific targets should be set to promote its achievement? How states, private sector actors and civil society can work together towards these targets?
09:00 - 10:30
Energy, Gender and Economic Growth
Lead organizer:
Norway
Room:
P3-A
Reaching the goal of sustainable energy to all will only be possible through women’s increased participation in the economy. Norway proposes a side-event to explore the linkages between sustainable energy, gender and development. The event will take the form of a dialogue imagining the impact of decisions made during Rio+20, , looking back from a 2030 perspective. This will followed by a high-level panel discussion including leaders from both industrialized and developing countries as well ass business and NGO leaders. The expected outcome of this event is that member states will endorse the importance of integrating a gender and sustainability perspective in their energy planning and policies.
09:00 - 10:30
Energy Efficiency in Buildings: key element of global SD agenda
UNDP - Energy, Infrastructure, Transport and Technology
UNDP - Energy, Infrastructure, Transport and Technology
Energy Efficiency in Buildings: key element of global SD agenda
Lead organizer:
UNDP - Energy, Infrastructure, Transport and Technology
Room:
P3-F
Buildings belong to the most basic human needs with food, water & clothes. The more an economy develops, the more people spend time within buildings (up to 90% of their time in developed environments).
The building sector has major impacts on the environment. It is the largest energy consumer of all end-use sectors, accounting for a third of total energy demand and for a large portion of GHG emissions in all economies. Additionally, when considering solutions to lower their energy consumption, buildings present the largest potential for GHG reductions.
As they represent the immediate environment to human beings, buildings will also be a key sector for CC adaptation.
Unfortunately, the building sector has not yet received the focus it deserves in CC policies. In developing countries, new constructions will quickly account to high proportion of energy demand. In developed countries, building energy refurbishment needs to be harnessed rapidly and efficiently.
The building sector has major impacts on the environment. It is the largest energy consumer of all end-use sectors, accounting for a third of total energy demand and for a large portion of GHG emissions in all economies. Additionally, when considering solutions to lower their energy consumption, buildings present the largest potential for GHG reductions.
As they represent the immediate environment to human beings, buildings will also be a key sector for CC adaptation.
Unfortunately, the building sector has not yet received the focus it deserves in CC policies. In developing countries, new constructions will quickly account to high proportion of energy demand. In developed countries, building energy refurbishment needs to be harnessed rapidly and efficiently.
09:00 - 10:30
Beyond GDP and the bottom line - measuring the future we want
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Beyond GDP and the bottom line - measuring the future we want
Lead organizer:
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Room:
T-1
This side event, entitled “Beyond GDP and the bottom line—measuring the future we want” will contribute to the CSD by moving forward the dialogue on innovative, yet operational ways of measuring human wellbeing in the context of sustainable development as requested in the Outcome Document of the Conference, by proposing concrete new approaches.
The programme of the event is as follows:
- High level round table discussion on alternatives to GDP for measuring progress, with participation of the UNDP Administrator Helen Clark and Heads of State of Bhutan, Brazil, France and Turkey.
- Q&A session with Johann Rockström - Executive Director of Stockholm Environment Institute, Kandeh Yumkella - Director General of UNIDO, and Felix Dodds – Executive Director of Stakeholders Forum for a Sustainable Future
The side event will be moderated by Zeinab Badawi, BBC World News Today.
The programme of the event is as follows:
- High level round table discussion on alternatives to GDP for measuring progress, with participation of the UNDP Administrator Helen Clark and Heads of State of Bhutan, Brazil, France and Turkey.
- Q&A session with Johann Rockström - Executive Director of Stockholm Environment Institute, Kandeh Yumkella - Director General of UNIDO, and Felix Dodds – Executive Director of Stakeholders Forum for a Sustainable Future
The side event will be moderated by Zeinab Badawi, BBC World News Today.
11:00 - 12:30
The Rights of Nature to reach Buen Vivir
Lead organizer:
Ecuador
Room:
T-2
The Rights of Nature and Buen Vivir, or life at its fullest, are the main innovative proposals that Ecuador has made in its Constitution and that it is implementing through public policy. Ecuador has the first country in the world taht recognizes the rights of nature and is implementing within a plurinational and intercultural state guided by the concept of Buen Vivir, which means living in harmony with nature, with oneself and with others. Buen Vivir is presented as an alternative to the concept of development.
11:00 - 12:30
Green Economy and Agriculture: Tools for policy makers to account for
Agence de l’Environnement et de la Maitrise de l’Energie
Agence de l’Environnement et de la Maitrise de l’Energie
Green Economy and Agriculture: Tools for policy makers to account for
Lead organizer:
Agence de l’Environnement et de la Maitrise de l’Energie
Room:
T-6
Climate change and its consequences are recognized amongst the major environmental challenges for this century. These issues impact agriculture and forestry in several ways:
1) The productive systems are affected by climate change and need to develop adaptation strategies.
2) In many parts of the world agriculture heavily relies on chemical inputs, likely to be more and more expensive in the future. On the other hand growing demand for food and bio-energy imply increasing production in the future.
3) Farming, livestock production and deforestation are major GHG producers.
4) Forest and agricultural lands can be major carbon sinks under appropriate management practices.
Considering above mentioned aspects, many carbon calculators for agriculture and forestry sectors have been developed recently. ADEME, IRD and the FAO decided to make a review on existing tools focusing on complete tools that assess most of land based activities.
1) The productive systems are affected by climate change and need to develop adaptation strategies.
2) In many parts of the world agriculture heavily relies on chemical inputs, likely to be more and more expensive in the future. On the other hand growing demand for food and bio-energy imply increasing production in the future.
3) Farming, livestock production and deforestation are major GHG producers.
4) Forest and agricultural lands can be major carbon sinks under appropriate management practices.
Considering above mentioned aspects, many carbon calculators for agriculture and forestry sectors have been developed recently. ADEME, IRD and the FAO decided to make a review on existing tools focusing on complete tools that assess most of land based activities.
11:00 - 12:30
Tax and Subsidy Reform for a Greener Economy
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Tax and Subsidy Reform for a Greener Economy
Lead organizer:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Room:
P3-E
For many environmental problems, fiscal policies are a very effective instrument. Reflecting environmental costs into market prices gives all actors the right incentives to exploit all possibilities for emissions mitigation and efficient use of natural resources. But the fiscal instruments must be well designed, in terms of targeting the right base, aligning their scale to the magnitude of environmental damages, and using the revenues productively, while also addressing concerns as to the burdens on households and industry. Often, however, the first priority in ‘getting the prices right’ is reform of existing energy and agricultural subsidies that distort the functioning of markets, and run counter to environmental objectives.
This session will provide recommendations for tax and subsidy reforms to promote environmental sustainability. Case studies will be examined, with a focus on experience in Latin America, Asia, and selected countries of the OECD area.
This session will provide recommendations for tax and subsidy reforms to promote environmental sustainability. Case studies will be examined, with a focus on experience in Latin America, Asia, and selected countries of the OECD area.
11:00 - 12:30
Sustainable Development - Human Dimension
Lead organizer:
Turkey
Room:
P3-A
High Level Side Event to promote human development within the context of sustainable development.
11:00 - 12:30
Songs and Voices of Worldwide Youth: A Call to Act For Change Now!
World Alliance of YMCAs
World Alliance of YMCAs
Songs and Voices of Worldwide Youth: A Call to Act For Change Now!
Lead organizer:
World Alliance of YMCAs
Room:
T-5
The YMCA is both the largest and oldest youth organisation in the world, with 45 million members throughout 125 countries worldwide. The voice of the youth, the coming generation, is integral to any discussion on sustainable development and the future of our planet. No one has a greater vested interest in that future than we do.
Representing youth globally, we will through our event seek to urge politicians to greater ambition, responsibility and political courage. We will have young speakers within our delegation from around the world present their different messages, and further emphasise our communal responsibility through a short film and a song performance. This will be followed by a panel discussion with politicians on youth participation and the other environmental themes raised.
Representing youth globally, we will through our event seek to urge politicians to greater ambition, responsibility and political courage. We will have young speakers within our delegation from around the world present their different messages, and further emphasise our communal responsibility through a short film and a song performance. This will be followed by a panel discussion with politicians on youth participation and the other environmental themes raised.
11:00 - 12:30
Climate Compatible Development for Sustainability & Climate Security
Fundación Futuro Latinoamericano
Fundación Futuro Latinoamericano
Climate Compatible Development for Sustainability & Climate Security
Lead organizer:
Fundación Futuro Latinoamericano
Room:
T-10
CDKN and FFLA will lead a high level debate on the climate security agenda in the Amazon and worldwide, focusing on ways in which Climate Compatible Development can reduce the threats that climate change poses on water, energy, and food security, and ecosystems resilience. Panelists from the research arena, from the political level and from the social sector, coming from LAC, Africa and Asia will showcase specific examples of where this has happened. The event will promote dialogue between science, policy and action, bridging the gaps and integrating global and regional levels. This event will offer the perspective of developing countries on the topic, drawing from CDKN’s experience working in these regions.
11:00 - 12:30
French Green innovations for post-carbon society
Sustainable Development French Committee (Comité 21)
Sustainable Development French Committee (Comité 21)
French Green innovations for post-carbon society
Lead organizer:
Sustainable Development French Committee (Comité 21)
Room:
T-6
The world has to face two major challenges on the way towards a “Post-carbon society”: adoption of new forms of energy and adaptation to the climate change that is already taking place.
This session will show case studies of French innovative technologies for reducing and monitoring greenhouse gas emissions, improving energy efficiency and increasing the share of renewable energy sources that could be efficient tools to promote a “Post-carbon society”:
UBIFRANCE (The French Agency for international business development) and The Agence de l'Environnement et de la Maîtrise de l'Energie (ADEME) are the organizers of the session.
This session will show case studies of French innovative technologies for reducing and monitoring greenhouse gas emissions, improving energy efficiency and increasing the share of renewable energy sources that could be efficient tools to promote a “Post-carbon society”:
UBIFRANCE (The French Agency for international business development) and The Agence de l'Environnement et de la Maîtrise de l'Energie (ADEME) are the organizers of the session.
11:00 - 12:30
Future Cities and National Urban Policies
United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT)
United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT)
Future Cities and National Urban Policies
Lead organizer:
United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT)
Room:
T-4
This side event will convene six high-level speakers – including a Head of State, Minister, Mayor, and CEO -- from different regions for an interactive discussion facilitated by a high-profile journalist. The expected outcome is that member states will endorse the importance of developing national urban policies as levers for sustainable development. Cities must rapidly address unprecedented demographic and spatial expansion. However, poor capacity, dwindling funds and dysfunctional linkages with higher levels of government have yielded sprawl, congestion and segregation – environmental, economic and social, respectively – which are sometimes beyond their immediate control. Many cities cannot tackle these challenges alone: they require interventions at higher levels of government. One crucial step is to integrate urban development in national sustainable development policies. These can serve as enabling frameworks for transport corridors, job creation and development within and between cities, and they can also empower local authorities to work more closely with national governments.
11:00 - 12:30
Future Cities We Want-Linking and Spreading Sustainable Future Cities-
Lead organizer:
Japan
Room:
T-9
In order to achieve Sustainable Development, building sustainable cities is indispensable. There are a number of frameworks that have been put forward by organizations and associations working on sustainable cities, however, many municipalities, particularly in developing countries, face the lack of technology as well as financial and human resources. In order to build more sustainable cities, it is important to share best practices and to support their own efforts and knowledge sharing. At this side event, Japan, on behalf of itself and its partners, will announce an establishment of an initiative of “Future Cities We Want”. Activities to be implemented in this initiative are: to formulate concepts of “Future Cities”; to establish a platform to coordinate a number of existing frameworks; to establish a platform for local authorities to provide mutual support; to establish a mechanism to support resource mobilization; and to promote regional cooperative mechanisms.
11:00 - 12:30
High Level Round Table on the International Treaty
Secretariat of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture - (sub of FAO)
Secretariat of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture - (sub of FAO)
High Level Round Table on the International Treaty
Lead organizer:
Secretariat of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture - (sub of FAO)
Room:
P3-F
As the Italian Minister indicated at the first HLRT, Italy is going to facilitate a second HLRT and that the most effective option of convening the 2nd HLRT would be to organize it in relation to the Rio +20 Summit under the auspices of the High Level Task Force of the BSF, which is currently chaired by H.E. Min. Lars Peder Brekk.
The main focus will be:
1. To highlight the interaction between the economy, biodiversity and food security;
2. To showcase the Treaty as one of the foremost legal instruments leading the agricultural field internationally with innovative mechanisms such as the Multilateral System of Access and Benefit-sharing and its Benefit-sharing Fund;
3. “Facilitate the High Level discussion on the Potential Monetary and Non-monetary Benefits Arising from the Utilization of Plant Genetic Resources under the Multilateral System of the International Plant Treaty”.
It is proposed that the event will take place June 2012 in Rio de Janeiro.
The main focus will be:
1. To highlight the interaction between the economy, biodiversity and food security;
2. To showcase the Treaty as one of the foremost legal instruments leading the agricultural field internationally with innovative mechanisms such as the Multilateral System of Access and Benefit-sharing and its Benefit-sharing Fund;
3. “Facilitate the High Level discussion on the Potential Monetary and Non-monetary Benefits Arising from the Utilization of Plant Genetic Resources under the Multilateral System of the International Plant Treaty”.
It is proposed that the event will take place June 2012 in Rio de Janeiro.
11:00 - 12:30
A Green and Inclusive Economy: The Finance Ministers’ Perspective
Lead organizer:
Brazil
Room:
T-8
The Ministry of Finance of Brazil proposes as a side event to organize a Ministerial Seminar of the Group of Twenty (G20), which would gather Finance Ministers from G20 countries as well as from outside the group. The event will offer an opportunity to discuss the perspectives of Financial Ministries on the implementation of a Green and Inclusive Economy, viewed as one of the tools available to countries for the promotion of sustainable development. This gathering would also highlight the commitment of major countries’ Finance Ministries to better integrate the economic pillar on national strategies of sustainable development.
13:00 - 14:30
Time for Radical Strategic Decisions
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Time for Radical Strategic Decisions
Lead organizer:
Kazakhstan
Room:
T-4
The side-event will be devoted the Nation Proposal of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Rio+20 entitled “Time for Radical Strategic Decisions”, which includes 2 initiatives:
1. The Global Energy- Ecological Strategy, which aimed at tackling the issue of the optimization of the energy consumption in complex.
2. The ‘Green Bridge’ Partnership Programme is a voluntary and practical mechanism for transition to a green economy
1. The Global Energy- Ecological Strategy, which aimed at tackling the issue of the optimization of the energy consumption in complex.
2. The ‘Green Bridge’ Partnership Programme is a voluntary and practical mechanism for transition to a green economy
13:00 - 14:30
Measuring a Green Economy: Insights into “Beyond GDP” Indicators
Lead organizer:
Czech Republic
Room:
P3-A
The side event will provide an incisive and highly original up-to-date contribution to the ongoing discussions on indicators relevant for measuring progress of transition to a green economy in the context of “Beyond GDP” initiatives. It will be opened by Minister of the Environment of the Czech Republic, Mr Tomáš Chalupa, to be followed by presentations of eminent experts of the leading international organizations, agencies, think-tanks and academia, such as the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, the European Environment Agency, the Global Footprint Network and the Charles University in Prague. The side event´s ambition is to highlight one of the key expected elements of the Rio+20 outcome document, i.e. reliable measuring methods as a prerequisite for responsible and informed policy decision-making.
13:00 - 14:30
Building Together: Sustainable Development in the Brazilian Amazon
Associacao Brasileira de Entidades Estaduais de Meio Ambiente - ABEMA
Associacao Brasileira de Entidades Estaduais de Meio Ambiente - ABEMA
Building Together: Sustainable Development in the Brazilian Amazon
Lead organizer:
Associacao Brasileira de Entidades Estaduais de Meio Ambiente - ABEMA
Room:
T-9
Prior to Rio+20, the 9 states that compose the Brazilian Amazon have come together to develop the Amazon Letter to Rio+20, with the objective of identifying the main needs and bottlenecks of the region, but also to propose a roadmap to the sustainable development of the region. The construction of this document involved representatives of the 9 major groups active in each one of the states and was lead by the State's Governors, in cooperation with Federal Government institutions and culminated with the Amazon Sustainable Development Meeting, in which 400 representatives from all the Major Groups came together to consolidate the document. The objective of the side event is to present the building process and outcomes of the Letter, including the commitments adopted the 9 regional states. the side event will be hosted by the states' Governors. The final version of the letter will be ready on June 1st.
13:00 - 14:30
Inclusive Green Growth: Challenges and Opportunities on the Pathway to Sustainable Development
Lead organizer:
World Bank
Room:
T-2
Over the last 20 years economic growth has lifted more than 660 million people out of poverty and raised the income levels of millions more, but growth has too often come at the expense of the environment. Environmental damages are reaching a scale at which they are beginning to threaten growth prospects and progress made on social welfare. Moreover, despite the gains from growth, 1.3 billion people do not have access to electricity, 2.6 billion have no access to sanitation, and 900 million lack safe, clean drinking water. In other words, growth has not been inclusive enough.
What we need, therefore, is growth that growth that is both environmentally sustainable and meets the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable—in other words, inclusive green growth. Inclusive green growth is the pathway to sustainable development, one that reconciles the urgent need for rapid growth with the imperative of avoiding lock-in to unsustainable growth patterns and irreversible environmental damages. Inclusive green growth is not anti-growth, nor is it slower growth; rather, it represents an incremental change in how we manage economies.
What we need, therefore, is growth that growth that is both environmentally sustainable and meets the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable—in other words, inclusive green growth. Inclusive green growth is the pathway to sustainable development, one that reconciles the urgent need for rapid growth with the imperative of avoiding lock-in to unsustainable growth patterns and irreversible environmental damages. Inclusive green growth is not anti-growth, nor is it slower growth; rather, it represents an incremental change in how we manage economies.
13:00 - 14:30
Managing natural resources in Namibia in the green economy context
Lead organizer:
Namibia
Room:
P3-F
One year before the UNCSD in Rio de Janeiro, the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET), with support from the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), initiated a multi-stakeholder dialogue process to create public awareness on the concept of Green Economy and to identify concrete opportunities to support the green economy transition in the specific context of Namibia.
After the initial dialogues in July 2011, thematic working groups continued to elaborate on the key issues and their results were further consolidated in a second stakeholder meeting in November 2011. The outcomes of this process guided the formulation of the Green Economy Chapter in Namibia´s National Report to the UNCSD as well as the country´s contribution to the Zero Draft Document.
After the initial dialogues in July 2011, thematic working groups continued to elaborate on the key issues and their results were further consolidated in a second stakeholder meeting in November 2011. The outcomes of this process guided the formulation of the Green Economy Chapter in Namibia´s National Report to the UNCSD as well as the country´s contribution to the Zero Draft Document.
13:00 - 14:30
Clean energy matrix and renewable energy
ELECTROBRAS
ELECTROBRAS
13:00 - 14:30
(2) A Green and Inclusive Economy: The Finance Ministers’ Perspective
Lead organizer:
Brazil
Room:
T-8
The Ministry of Finance of Brazil proposes a Ministerial Seminar of the Group of Twenty (G20), which would gather Finance Ministers of G20 countries as well as some from outside the group. The event will offer an opportunity to discuss the perspectives of Financial Ministries on the implementation of a Green and Inclusive Economy as one of the tools available to countries for the promotion of sustainable development. This Seminar would also highlight the commitment of major countries’ Finance Ministries to better integrate the economic pillar on national strategies of sustainable development.
13:00 - 14:30
Creating Wealth and Prosperity in a Resource Constrained World: Count
Lead organizer:
Mexico
Room:
T-6
This event, co-organized by several Governments and UN partners, will focus on practical country experiences with one of the key themes of the conference: green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication. It will provide a high level venue for country leaders to share their experiences, knowledge and best practices about how they are shaping their national agendas with regard to the concept of a green economy, looking in particular through the lens of national economic planning. The event seeks to enhance the state of knowledge and awareness about different policy options and initiatives that are being implemented and tested from a variety of different situations that promote employment, income and socially inclusive growth that optimizes country endowments of natural resources and positions them for prosperity in a resource constrained world.
13:00 - 14:30
Sustainable Development in Mongolia
Mongolia
Mongolia
15:00 - 16:30
Resilient People, Resilient Planet: A Future Worth Choosing
Secretary-General's High-level Panel on Global Sustainability
Secretary-General's High-level Panel on Global Sustainability
Resilient People, Resilient Planet: A Future Worth Choosing
Lead organizer:
Secretary-General's High-level Panel on Global Sustainability
Room:
P3-B
The UN Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon established the 22-member High-level Panel on Global Sustainability (GSP) in August 2010 to formulate a new blueprint for sustainable development and low-carbon prosperity.
15:00 - 16:30
Green Economy and Sustainable Development-Regional Perpectives
UN Regional Commissions
UN Regional Commissions
Green Economy and Sustainable Development-Regional Perpectives
Lead organizer:
UN Regional Commissions
Room:
T-2
The importance of integration of the economic, social and environmental pillars of SD has been long recognized as critical to achieving a balanced development agenda, however, the implementation of the concept in practice has proved to be challenging. There are some examples of good practices in implementing public policies and programmes which have successfully promoted a green economy in key areas. The multidisciplinary expertise and platforms of the Regional Commissions gives them the comparative advantage of promoting a green economy in the context of poverty eradication by linking the economic, social and environmental issues as an integration of the three pillars of SD. As part of this side event, the Regional Commissions are focusing on key elements of the green economy which are critical to their regions and highlighting the challenges, opportunities and the enablers for effectively implementing an integrated approach to sustainable development.
15:00 - 16:30
Innovative approaches toward the actual implementation of the Green Ec
Lead organizer:
Italy
Room:
P3-F
Innovative approaches toward the actual implementation of the Green Economy: the Amazonia sem fogo integrated sustainable development model.
This event is expected to contribute with substantive methodological and policy lessons learned toward green economy pursuits, in the context of sustainable development and poverty alleviation in forest regions.
Building upon a case study in the Amazon biome, it will promote a High Level panel review on the outcomes of an actual application of innovative green growth alternatives to unsustainable agricultural and livestock practices associated to fire-induced deforestation.
This event is expected to contribute with substantive methodological and policy lessons learned toward green economy pursuits, in the context of sustainable development and poverty alleviation in forest regions.
Building upon a case study in the Amazon biome, it will promote a High Level panel review on the outcomes of an actual application of innovative green growth alternatives to unsustainable agricultural and livestock practices associated to fire-induced deforestation.
15:00 - 16:30
Innovative approaches for sustainable urban development -North & South
French Development Agency (Agence française de développement)
French Development Agency (Agence française de développement)
Innovative approaches for sustainable urban development -North & South
Lead organizer:
French Development Agency (Agence française de développement)
Room:
T-6
Increasing urbanization worldwide and its impact on climate change makes the sustainable development of cities and their territories as one of the main challenges and priorities of the 21st century.
If urbanization is inadequately spread, it can have negative impacts on environment and dramatic social and economic consequences. However, a well-designed urban development potentially promotes preservation of Global Public Goods, through a considerable economy of scale effect in reducing emissions of greenhouse gases (urban density, public transport ...) and prevention of communicable diseases ( access to health services).
Urban growth should be framed and supported. As other countries, France is promoting an integrated approach to support sustainable urban development, where local stakeholders, including local governments, are key actors for sustainable development policies. This approach is the result of fruitful exchanges with partners from Southern countries.
If urbanization is inadequately spread, it can have negative impacts on environment and dramatic social and economic consequences. However, a well-designed urban development potentially promotes preservation of Global Public Goods, through a considerable economy of scale effect in reducing emissions of greenhouse gases (urban density, public transport ...) and prevention of communicable diseases ( access to health services).
Urban growth should be framed and supported. As other countries, France is promoting an integrated approach to support sustainable urban development, where local stakeholders, including local governments, are key actors for sustainable development policies. This approach is the result of fruitful exchanges with partners from Southern countries.
15:00 - 16:30
Initiatives of Central Asian countries toward greening their economies
Lead organizer:
Kyrgyzstan
Room:
T-4
The overall goal of the Site Event is to strengthen the international visibility of the commitments of Kyrgyzstan and other Central Asian countries to global voluntary carbon reduction and sustainable development. Having developed unilateral mitigation activities in line with their economic and financial capabilities, CA countries are now engaged in developing NAMAs in different sectors of their economies in order to enhance opportunities to shift to a low carbon sustainable development path. The focus is on sustainable energy as well as on sustainable housing and sustainable agriculture & forestry. Thereby countries engage in ways of restructuring their national economies, which reduce pressure on the prevailing regional distribution conflict on access to energy and water resources.
The Side Event shall include the presentation of the concepts of NAMAs and green growth strategies, which are currently under development in this region.
The Side Event shall include the presentation of the concepts of NAMAs and green growth strategies, which are currently under development in this region.
15:00 - 16:30
SymbioCity - the role of cities in realizing the Rio+20 agenda
Lead organizer:
Sweden
Room:
P3-A
The world is urbanizing fast. As a consequence the development in cities will be of fundamental importance for almost any sustainability issue. At the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg in 2002 Sweden launched the SymbioCity-initiative for sustainable cities in partnership with China, building on our experience of innovative, holistic eco-city projects. Since then, the work for sustainable and inclusive urban development has been further intensified in cooperation with China, UAE and other countries and stakeholders who are also spearheading urban sustainability. This side event will engage national and local politicians, front runner cities in Sweden, China, UAE and other countries, industry, urban experts, UN-agencies and stakeholder groups for presentations and discussions on the current thinking, best practices and new commitments for integrated, inclusive and sustainable urban development and the role of cities in realizing the Rio+20 agenda.
15:00 - 16:30
Breaking Down Political Barriers to Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform
International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
Breaking Down Political Barriers to Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform
Lead organizer:
International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
Room:
T-5
Fossil-fuel subsidies represent inefficient use of public funds, encourage wasteful energy consumption and deter investments in a low-carbon economy. Both G-20 and APEC nations are committed to undertake reform, and the draft UNCSD negotiating text includes commitments to reform subsidies. But recent attempts to phase out fossil-fuel subsidies by the governments of Indonesia, Iran, Nigeria and some other countries have stumbled over significant political barriers. This session aims to foster an open and constructive discussion among all stakeholders on the practical and political barriers to fossil-fuel subsidy reform and how they can be overcome. The session will include perspectives from government officials from both developed and developing countries, industry associations, trade unions, social and labour political activists and civil society organisations.
15:00 - 16:30
Inequality & Sustainable Development-BRICS Perspectives
Lead organizer:
Oxfam
Room:
T-8
The social situations in BRICS countries reveal that economic growth is not sufficient to achieve social and economic justice at national and regional levels. Inequality is a unifying factor across the diverse political and economic contexts of the BRICS countries and entrenched inequality remains an obstacle to sustainable development in these countries. In this context, we will discuss why “growth is not enough” and how lack of access to common property resources (land, forest produce and state sponsored essential services) results in real reduction in incomes, hits the poor and the near-poor hardest and results in spiking inequality.
Brazil´s experience shows that public policies can be effective in addressing inequality and poverty reduction, especially with significant levels of social participation in design and implementation.
In the last 20 years, the development of public policies and social participation in Brazil were key elements for the reduction of inequality, hunger, and poverty.
Brazil´s experience shows that public policies can be effective in addressing inequality and poverty reduction, especially with significant levels of social participation in design and implementation.
In the last 20 years, the development of public policies and social participation in Brazil were key elements for the reduction of inequality, hunger, and poverty.
15:00 - 16:30
Corporate Power: Time for a Turnaround
Friends of the Earth
Friends of the Earth
Corporate Power: Time for a Turnaround
Lead organizer:
Friends of the Earth
Room:
T-10
The event will provide an opportunity for an open discussion about the various interactions between the UN and external stakeholders in the context of UN international negotiations and partnerships for sustainable development. Research and analysis will be provided by civil society organisations from all continents. Participants will be invited to reflect on the engagement and partnership policy that has significantly increased since the Rio summit of 1992. A particular focus will be put on the growing influence of major corporations and business lobby groups in the UN, which is perceived as increasingly resulting on UN policies that do not necessarily serve the public interest, but rather support certain companies or business sectors. The organizers will present solutions based on Binding Obligations on the operations of corporations.
15:00 - 16:30
The Future We Want-The role of dev.cooperation in getting us there
Office for ECOSOC Support and Coordination
Office for ECOSOC Support and Coordination
The Future We Want-The role of dev.cooperation in getting us there
Lead organizer:
Office for ECOSOC Support and Coordination
Room:
T-9
Under the theme “The Future We Want: The role of development cooperation in getting us there” the side event will look the implications of the agreements reached at Rio+20 means for the future of development cooperation. It will focus at the country level, where implementation ultimately will need to take place. It will discuss where development cooperation for sustainable development can benefit from lessons learned in the work on aid effectiveness. More specifically, it will examine how aid should be delivered to best contribute to the goal of sustainable development and identify and best practices. It will also review how to use and further develop existing country-level planning and coordination tools to operationalize and mainstream the outcomes of the Rio+20 summit into national development strategies and policies. Following the multistakeholder tradition of both the Development Cooperation Forum and the Commission for Sustainable Development it will include speakers from Member States and one of the major groups. Presentations by the panellists will be followed by an interactive discussion.
15:00 - 18:30
Secretary General's Energy 4 All
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Secretary General's Energy 4 All
Lead organizer:
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Room:
P3-6
15:00 - 16:30
Thematic Session on Water Cooperation
Tajikistan
Tajikistan
17:00 - 18:30
Green Economy: Achievements & Perspectives in the Adriatic-Ionian region
Lead organizer:
Serbia
Room:
P3-E
Regional meeting of the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative (AII), will act as a forum for promoting sub-regional cooperation and affirmation of the current environmental issues, sustainable development and green economy at the member state level. It will be a suitable gathering for country representatives and other stakeholders to define priorities, activities and strategic directions for the development of green economy in accordance with their respective national circumstances, available resources and needs.
The Side Event will act as a follow-up to the Roundtable on the Environmental Protection of the Adriatic – Ionian Initiative, on the Road to Rio+20, which will be held in Belgrade on 22nd March. Conclusions of this regional meeting will be presented and further discussed.
The Side Event will act as a follow-up to the Roundtable on the Environmental Protection of the Adriatic – Ionian Initiative, on the Road to Rio+20, which will be held in Belgrade on 22nd March. Conclusions of this regional meeting will be presented and further discussed.
17:00 - 18:30
Undertaking Sustainable Development, the Indigenous Peoples' Way
Tebtebba Foundation
Tebtebba Foundation
Undertaking Sustainable Development, the Indigenous Peoples' Way
Lead organizer:
Tebtebba Foundation
Room:
T-8
The side event highlights experiences and lessons of indigenous peoples in undertaking their sustainable development in an integrated holistic manner, one that is based on respect for rights, is ecosystem-based and integrates traditional knowledge and culture.
17:00 - 18:30
Morocco: greening it’s economy - the road ahead
Lead organizer:
Morocco
Room:
P3-B
Morocco has undertaken several programs over the past years, which are meant to act in favor of a sustainable development. Some of these programs can be considered contributing to building a green economy.
The Side Event will be an opportunity to share the Morocco’s experience with delegations from other countries and international organizations.
We would like to use this opportunity to highlight some of our experiences and initiatives we believe to be relevant and related to a “green and inclusive economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication”. Our participation will be accompanied with a film projection, and several reports.
The Side Event will be an opportunity to share the Morocco’s experience with delegations from other countries and international organizations.
We would like to use this opportunity to highlight some of our experiences and initiatives we believe to be relevant and related to a “green and inclusive economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication”. Our participation will be accompanied with a film projection, and several reports.
17:00 - 18:30
The Partnership Fair
Planet Earth Institute (PEI)
Planet Earth Institute (PEI)
The Partnership Fair
Lead organizer:
Planet Earth Institute (PEI)
Room:
P3-F
The Planet Earth Institute (PEI), as a leading NGO operating in the Global South that has successfully implemented several projects and initiatives using a model based in public - private partnerships involving governments, academia, civil society and private sector, is a firm believer in the value of the contributions that Partnerships can make towards advancing the future sustainable development agenda. The Institute has always been a strong supporter of the International Forum on Partnerships for Sustainable Development. It is our belief that only by meeting and discussing ideas in person, can we effectively share our experiences and assist in making Partnership for Sustainable Development a significant contributory element in the build up to, during, and after Rio+20.
17:00 - 18:30
Shifting sustainability horizons: Making or Painting the Economy Green
Green Cross International
Green Cross International
Shifting sustainability horizons: Making or Painting the Economy Green
Lead organizer:
Green Cross International
Room:
T-4
President Mikhail Gorbachev was urged at the 1992 Earth Summit to create a “Red Cross for the environment”. 20 years later, Green Cross International returns to Brazil as the unique civil society organization launched at the Rio Earth Summit that continues carrying the Rio flag to this day. Green Cross, joined by eminent partners from the Club of Rome and Earth Charter International, will stage a side event to share learnings from the last 20 years and make the case for urgent and concerted action to avert the threat of dangerous climate change and environmental degradation by addressing its underlying causes.
Interventions by distinguished personalities and experts from the worlds of politics, business and civil society will demonstrate the opportunities and co-benefits from effective action to avert these risks by moving onto a path of truly sustainable development. Most importantly, the panel will suggest broad lines of priority and action to preserve a stable climate and viable environment by building new resource-efficient, sustainable societies and economies of the future.
Interventions by distinguished personalities and experts from the worlds of politics, business and civil society will demonstrate the opportunities and co-benefits from effective action to avert these risks by moving onto a path of truly sustainable development. Most importantly, the panel will suggest broad lines of priority and action to preserve a stable climate and viable environment by building new resource-efficient, sustainable societies and economies of the future.
17:00 - 18:30
South-South&Triangular cooperation:innovative solutions to achieve SDG
Lead organizer:
ACP Secretariat
Room:
P3-A
Sustainable Development should represent an opportunity and not a constraint for developing countries. The RIO+20 Summit will consider the definition of Sustainable Development Goals, in line with the Millennium Development Goals. Amongst those goals, the universal access to sustainable energy is a key issue that requires large technology transfer. The South-South and Triangular Cooperation appears as a new dynamic bringing together countries with a view to engaging in collaborative models to share innovative, adaptable and cost-efficient solutions to address their development challenges. Drawing upon relevant evidence, this side-event will focus on essential policy tools, modalities and mechanisms by which to improve the technology transfer and ownership necessary to facilitate the universal access to energy and hence contributing to the development of Southern countries.
17:00 - 18:30
Brazilian Policy to Reduce Deforestation
Lead organizer:
Brazil
Room:
T-2
The Brazilian experience in fighting deforestation, by integrating the environmental, social and economic perspectives, has essentially become a sustainable development policy, with all the challenges, obstacles and opportunities that the concept carries on. Rio+20, in turn, is, to the eyes of the international community, an opportunity for the discussion of development models that incorporate the three dimensions of sustainability. Therefore, a side event is suggested during the Conference at RioCentro, aimed at, on one hand, celebrating the advances achieved by the Brazilian Government in fighting deforestation – including the social and economic gains of this process, and on the other hand providing the international debate with lessons learned with this experience, which has created a unique combination between national efforts and international cooperation. Moreover, in the context of South-South cooperation, the Brazilian lessons may strengthen relations between Amazonian countries and other stakeholders for the maintenance of tropical forests.
17:00 - 18:30
Tailoring green growth strategies to country circumstances: practical
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Tailoring green growth strategies to country circumstances: practical
Lead organizer:
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Room:
T-9
Over the last four decades, the world’s population has increased by over 3 billion people, and the world economy has more than tripled. This growth, however, has been unevenly distributed across countries and communities, and has incurred significant costs to the environment. Failure to responsibly manage the natural assets on which life depends under these new pressures will have social consequences, especially for the poor, and can ultimately undermine growth and human development.
In response to these challenges, policy efforts to promote more sustainable growth have been intensifying worldwide. This side-event will feature a dialogue between the OECD Secretary-General, government Leaders and Ministers on how green growth reforms can contribute to sustainable development. The need for differentiated green growth strategies to fit countries' specific conditions will be discussed, and how OECD's green growth toolkit and indicators can be adapted to help countries measure their own progress.
In response to these challenges, policy efforts to promote more sustainable growth have been intensifying worldwide. This side-event will feature a dialogue between the OECD Secretary-General, government Leaders and Ministers on how green growth reforms can contribute to sustainable development. The need for differentiated green growth strategies to fit countries' specific conditions will be discussed, and how OECD's green growth toolkit and indicators can be adapted to help countries measure their own progress.
17:00 - 18:30
Sustainable Use of Oceans
Monaco
Monaco
Sustainable Use of Oceans
Lead organizer:
Monaco
Room:
T-6
The Principality of Monaco wants to convene an on site side-event dedicated to the “Sustainable use of oceans in the context of the Green Economy and poverty eradication”.
This event could bring together 100 high level experts and heads of States and Government and personalities involved in the Rio process, in order to increase the mobilization around the sustainable use of oceans.
This event could bring together 100 high level experts and heads of States and Government and personalities involved in the Rio process, in order to increase the mobilization around the sustainable use of oceans.
19:00 - 20:30
Food day The challenge of Food and Nutrition Security for a Sustainab
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Food day The challenge of Food and Nutrition Security for a Sustainab
Lead organizer:
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Room:
T-4
Hunger eradication is fundamental to achieving the Rio vision of sustainable development. Current pathways have left 1.4 billion in extreme poverty, 925 million hungry and many more malnourished and food insecure. There can be no sustainable development when billions of people are left in hunger, poverty and food insecurity on the side-lines of mainstream development, with no protection from risks and shocks, and no hope to contribute to and benefit from growth, nor to fully enjoy their human development potential. Moving sustainable development requires a shift to food production and consumption systems that are productive, sustainable and fair.
19:00 - 20:30
Educating for a sustainable future
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Educating for a sustainable future
Lead organizer:
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Room:
T-2
Moving towards sustainable development cannot be achieved by political agreements, financial incentives or technological solutions alone. To safeguard the natural environment and promote greater global equity, we need a fundamental change in the ways we think and act. This can only be achieved if all individuals and societies are equipped and empowered by knowledge, skills and values as well as heightened awareness to drive such change.
The transition towards green economies and societies requires that we educate and train everyone and prepare society at large for such a sustainable future. This entails the comprehensive revision of current curricula, job qualifications and corresponding learning objectives of educational programmes at all levels as well as the development or re-design of relevant professional training and capacity-building.
The transition towards green economies and societies requires that we educate and train everyone and prepare society at large for such a sustainable future. This entails the comprehensive revision of current curricula, job qualifications and corresponding learning objectives of educational programmes at all levels as well as the development or re-design of relevant professional training and capacity-building.
19:00 - 20:30
Integrating the social dimensions of green economy into policy
International Social Science Council (ISSC)
International Social Science Council (ISSC)
Integrating the social dimensions of green economy into policy
Lead organizer:
International Social Science Council (ISSC)
Room:
T-9
The preparatory process for Rio+20 has called for renewed attention to the social dimensions of development, however green economy and sustainable development debates have largely been dominated by economic and environmental concerns. This side event brings together policy-relevant lessons from recent research by UNRISD, UNESCO and ISSC, and focuses on the existing gaps and barriers that need to be overcome in order for the social dimensions of green economy to be better integrated into green economy decision-making. We outline what a ‘social lens’ on green economy might look like, pointing to the key role for social policy in addressing negative social impacts of transition, institutional change, and achieving policy coherence. These social dimensions are not add-ons to economic or environmental concerns, but underpin the process of structural transformation required to move towards development policies that are inclusive, equitable and sustainable. Finally, we highlight directions for future research in this area.
19:00 - 20:30
PRIVATE SECTOR DIALOGUE IN THE CONTEXT OF GREEN ECONOMY
African Development Bank
African Development Bank
PRIVATE SECTOR DIALOGUE IN THE CONTEXT OF GREEN ECONOMY
Lead organizer:
African Development Bank
Room:
P3-E
The private sector is getting increasingly aware of its role for long term growth that is green and inclusive for sustainable development. It is providing new ideas in the fight to end global poverty by partnering with traditional development players such as national aid agencies and NGOs, leveraging supply chains to create economic opportunity for the world’s poorest people, and incorporating social responsibility into their business practices. It is an important contributor to shape the green and inclusive growth agenda of Africa. Governments need to ensure a conducive investment climate to spur private sector engagement.
The objective of this side event is to bring together donors, private sector representatives, civil society and government officials to discuss their respective roles in helping enable a conducive environment for private sector development in the context of green growth and green development.
The objective of this side event is to bring together donors, private sector representatives, civil society and government officials to discuss their respective roles in helping enable a conducive environment for private sector development in the context of green growth and green development.
19:00 - 20:30
Climate Neutral UN Participation at Rio +20 by South-South Cooperation
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Climate Neutral UN Participation at Rio +20 by South-South Cooperation
Lead organizer:
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Room:
T-8
Following up on informal discussions between the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, Under Secretary-General, Shah Zukang, President of the 66th session of the UN General Assembly, Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser and the Director of the Special Unit for South-South Cooperation, Mr. Yiping Zhou, the Special Unit for South-South Cooperation and the UNDP Bureau for Development Policy, Environment and Energy Group have partnered together to offset the carbon emissions resulting from UN staff participation in Rio +20 (including travel) by securing donors through South-South cooperation.
19:00 - 20:30
VOLUNTEER ACTION COUNTS: THE POWER OF VOLUNTEERISM FOR SD
United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
VOLUNTEER ACTION COUNTS: THE POWER OF VOLUNTEERISM FOR SD
Lead organizer:
United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
Room:
T-6
VOLUNTEER ACTION COUNTS: THE POWER OF VOLUNTEERISM FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Volunteerism is an essential ingredient in the recipe for sustainable development. In the same way as sustainable development is a cross-cutting theme, UNV’s partnerships for Rio+20 are cross-cutting. Building on the global partnerships developed during the International Year of Volunteers + 10, UNV will bring together partners from different organizations, backgrounds and fields: UN Agencies, governments, private sector, academia, NGOs – from the global North and South – to speak about citizen participation in making sustainable development for future generations a reality. In its side-event, UNV and partners will provide good practice examples from several countries from the South as well as present the results of the multi-media campaign “VolunteerActionCounts”. UNV will also stress that sustainable development is more than a political decision and will depend on an adequate operational infrastructure; including volunteers implementing sustainable development activities.
Volunteerism is an essential ingredient in the recipe for sustainable development. In the same way as sustainable development is a cross-cutting theme, UNV’s partnerships for Rio+20 are cross-cutting. Building on the global partnerships developed during the International Year of Volunteers + 10, UNV will bring together partners from different organizations, backgrounds and fields: UN Agencies, governments, private sector, academia, NGOs – from the global North and South – to speak about citizen participation in making sustainable development for future generations a reality. In its side-event, UNV and partners will provide good practice examples from several countries from the South as well as present the results of the multi-media campaign “VolunteerActionCounts”. UNV will also stress that sustainable development is more than a political decision and will depend on an adequate operational infrastructure; including volunteers implementing sustainable development activities.
19:00 - 20:30
China Forum: Building an Inclusive and Green Economy
Eco-Forum Global
Eco-Forum Global
China Forum: Building an Inclusive and Green Economy
Lead organizer:
Eco-Forum Global
Room:
T-10
Eco-Forum Global (EFG) is the first of its kind as an international non-profit foundation incorporated in China. EFG believes strongly in the capability of informal mechanisms to bring together key decision makers from all stakeholders to better pursue a sustainable future.
Our side event’s theme will be “China Forum: Building an Inclusive and Green Economy.” We will have a moderator and approximately 5-7 panelists, including Maurice Strong, former Under Secretary-General of the UN, Hans d’Orville, Assistant Director-General for Strategic Planning of UNESCO, and Zhang Xinsheng, Secretary-General of Eco-Forum Global and former Chair of UNESCO’s Executive Board.
This side event will provide a conclusion on effective strategies to build a green economy using the Chinese experience as a starting point and discuss ways and actions to sustain progress toward sustainable development goals after Rio+20. In particular, the panel will discuss how informal mechanisms can contribute to a post-Rio+20 world.
Our side event’s theme will be “China Forum: Building an Inclusive and Green Economy.” We will have a moderator and approximately 5-7 panelists, including Maurice Strong, former Under Secretary-General of the UN, Hans d’Orville, Assistant Director-General for Strategic Planning of UNESCO, and Zhang Xinsheng, Secretary-General of Eco-Forum Global and former Chair of UNESCO’s Executive Board.
This side event will provide a conclusion on effective strategies to build a green economy using the Chinese experience as a starting point and discuss ways and actions to sustain progress toward sustainable development goals after Rio+20. In particular, the panel will discuss how informal mechanisms can contribute to a post-Rio+20 world.
19:00 - 20:30
Decisions we need for the city of 2030
ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability
ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability
Decisions we need for the city of 2030
Lead organizer:
ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability
Room:
P3-6
In 2050, about 9 billion people will live on this planet – how can we ensure at least basic, decent livelihoods for all with more equity and social justice while climatic changes will have taken effect, scarcity will have led to significant price increases in water, food, mineral oil, natural gas, and many materials? ICLEI’s vision is not to merely look at the status quo and make incremental improvements to it, but rather to consider the systemic changes we need to make now in order to ensure sustained human life on earth. Within this approach, the side event will consider specifically how we must design our cities now in order to create a sustainable urban future. Which decisions and by whom have to be taken now in order to create a sustainable urban city of 2050?
19:00 - 20:30
Strengthening National Apex Bodies of Sustainable Development (SD) for
Lead organizer:
Sri Lanka
Room:
P3-A
Agenda 21 called for setting up national coordinating structures to translate countries’ aspirations of sustainable development (SD) into concrete actions and establish national programmes on Agenda 21.
In the 20 year since 1992, countries in the Asia Pacific region have developed and are implementing their National SD Strategies, through their National Apex Bodies for SD. As part of the Rio + 20 preparatory process, each country has held national consultations and is preparing its national report to the conference. These national reports identify achievements, gaps and continuing needs. These bodies and strategies remain key national mechanisms for implementing the commitments of Agenda 21 and the Rio + 20 outcomes.
This side event will showcase good practices, and identify ways to strengthen national implementation through new initiatives for capacity building, south-south exchange and enhanced sub regional cooperation.
In the 20 year since 1992, countries in the Asia Pacific region have developed and are implementing their National SD Strategies, through their National Apex Bodies for SD. As part of the Rio + 20 preparatory process, each country has held national consultations and is preparing its national report to the conference. These national reports identify achievements, gaps and continuing needs. These bodies and strategies remain key national mechanisms for implementing the commitments of Agenda 21 and the Rio + 20 outcomes.
This side event will showcase good practices, and identify ways to strengthen national implementation through new initiatives for capacity building, south-south exchange and enhanced sub regional cooperation.
19:00 - 20:30
Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries and Food Security
WWF International
WWF International
Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries and Food Security
Lead organizer:
WWF International
Room:
P3-B
Creating a green economy is commonly understood to be about realising the links between healthy ecosystems and sustainable livelihoods and incomes. Some emphasise that green economy is “blue economy”, recognising the significance of marine resources.
The Coral Triangle- CT is a significant illustration of the importance of Blue Economy and of countries cooperating regionaly to provide sustainable management of ocean/coastal resources for the benefit of their communities and beyond. The marine and coastal ecosystems of the region provide significant actual and potential economic benefits to the over 360 million people in the region, and many beyond. The marine and coastal resources of the CT region are under serious and mounting pressure and it is of global significance these countries have cooperated to deal with these threats. Further, the CT Initiative, with its focus on “people-centred biodiversity conservation”, is an excellent illustration of how to progress towards achieving a Blue Economy.
The Coral Triangle- CT is a significant illustration of the importance of Blue Economy and of countries cooperating regionaly to provide sustainable management of ocean/coastal resources for the benefit of their communities and beyond. The marine and coastal ecosystems of the region provide significant actual and potential economic benefits to the over 360 million people in the region, and many beyond. The marine and coastal resources of the CT region are under serious and mounting pressure and it is of global significance these countries have cooperated to deal with these threats. Further, the CT Initiative, with its focus on “people-centred biodiversity conservation”, is an excellent illustration of how to progress towards achieving a Blue Economy.
Friday, 22 June 2012
11:00 - 12:30
1 Billion Reasons to Deliver Solar Energy Access for the Poor
Sierra Club International
Sierra Club International
1 Billion Reasons to Deliver Solar Energy Access for the Poor
Lead organizer:
Sierra Club International
Room:
T-10
After decades of attempts to electrify rural populations worldwide the International Energy Agency (IEA) in a series of energy access papers has come to the conclusion that business as usual ¡V defined as a reliance on centralized grid extensions ¡V can not solve the problem. The IEA found that by 2030 there will still be 1 billion people without electricity using current approaches, while billions more considered "electrified" will receive only a few hours of electricity per day.
We argue that the only way to reverse the present situation and reach the 1 billion people without electricity is to abandon the "grid fallacy" - that building out the grid is the only way to achieve universal electrification ¡V and the "aid trap" - that rural electrification requires heavy end user subsidies typically associated with costly grid extensions.
We argue that the only way to reverse the present situation and reach the 1 billion people without electricity is to abandon the "grid fallacy" - that building out the grid is the only way to achieve universal electrification ¡V and the "aid trap" - that rural electrification requires heavy end user subsidies typically associated with costly grid extensions.
11:00 - 12:30
Vision 2050: A new agenda for business in Brazil
Conselho Empresarial Brasileiro para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável (CEBDS)
Conselho Empresarial Brasileiro para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável (CEBDS)
Vision 2050: A new agenda for business in Brazil
Lead organizer:
Conselho Empresarial Brasileiro para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável (CEBDS)
Room:
P3-6
This side event aims at hosting "Vision 2050: A new agenda for business in Brazil" official international launch. The document, a version of WBCSD’s internationally acclaimed “Vision 2050”, but solely based on Brazilian scenario, will be symbolically signed by BCSD-Brazil associated CEOs as their pathway and agendas toward a sustainable world for the next forty years. It is expected the presence of government, business, civil society, academia and press representatives as “Vision 2050 Brazil” stands as a landmark on sustainability talks and actions within Brazilian reality.
11:00 - 12:30
Food, agriculture and conflicts – challenge for peace
International Peace Bureau
International Peace Bureau
Food, agriculture and conflicts – challenge for peace
Lead organizer:
International Peace Bureau
Room:
P3-A
The Side Event deals with the questions which dangers for security and peace pose the crisis of food supply; which temporary and structural problems pose societal conflicts in connection to food crisis, and which course of action exists for sustainable politics of prevention crisis and violence, for politics of civil cooperation and disarmament.
11:00 - 12:30
Sustaining resilience – development in crisis
Lead organizer:
Pakistan
Room:
P3-F
“Sustaining resilience – development in crisis”
Unique case of Pakistan sustaining its development in face of:
- Decade of uninvited natural calamities (Earthquake, Cyclones, Floods)
- Decade of Conflict and engagement in “war on terror” - Economic dampeners
- Forcibly superimpose on self inflicted challenges (population, weak governance, corruption)
Unique case of Pakistan sustaining its development in face of:
- Decade of uninvited natural calamities (Earthquake, Cyclones, Floods)
- Decade of Conflict and engagement in “war on terror” - Economic dampeners
- Forcibly superimpose on self inflicted challenges (population, weak governance, corruption)
11:00 - 12:30
The Decade of Latin America: Sustainability of the Region
Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
The Decade of Latin America: Sustainability of the Region
Lead organizer:
Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
Room:
P3-E
We need a new way of looking at Latin America and the Caribbean, with a perspective that emphasizes the region’s strengths without neglecting its weaknesses, that focuses on opportunities without ignoring risks. We need a way that promotes long-term development without forgetting that the situation still demands prudent, disciplined public policies.
The Inter-American Development Bank is reassessing its role in mainstreaming sustainability in Latin America and the Caribbean and therefore seeks to promote high level dialogue around the concept of sustainability and its concrete dimensions.
As a partner, UNDP has always assessed the Bank in its different initiatives, its recommendations on how the institution can contribute to the growth, equity and competitiveness of the region.
The Inter-American Development Bank is reassessing its role in mainstreaming sustainability in Latin America and the Caribbean and therefore seeks to promote high level dialogue around the concept of sustainability and its concrete dimensions.
As a partner, UNDP has always assessed the Bank in its different initiatives, its recommendations on how the institution can contribute to the growth, equity and competitiveness of the region.
11:00 - 12:30
Sustainable Global Transformation and Green Growth for All
German Advisory Council on Global Change (WBGU)
German Advisory Council on Global Change (WBGU)
Sustainable Global Transformation and Green Growth for All
Lead organizer:
German Advisory Council on Global Change (WBGU)
Room:
T-9
This side event will discuss pathways to a sustainable future by drawing on the WBGU's report "Worlds in transition - A social contract for sustainability" as well as the WB's report "Greening Growth: An Inclusive, Efficient and Affordable Path to Sustainable Development."
The WBGU will outline the concepts of a new social contract for sustainability and 'great transformations', identify opportunities and barriers to change and relevant policies for transformation management. It will discuss the transformation of the energy system in detail.
The World Bank will build the economic case for greener growth and argue that economic growth is necessary for development, but unless that growth is greener, development cannot be sustainable. Green growth is a necessary input into sustainable development.
Both reports provide policymakers, advocates, and leaders from industry and finance the conceptual framework needed to make growth processes greener, avert worst-case scenarios for resource depletion, and achieve sustainable development
The WBGU will outline the concepts of a new social contract for sustainability and 'great transformations', identify opportunities and barriers to change and relevant policies for transformation management. It will discuss the transformation of the energy system in detail.
The World Bank will build the economic case for greener growth and argue that economic growth is necessary for development, but unless that growth is greener, development cannot be sustainable. Green growth is a necessary input into sustainable development.
Both reports provide policymakers, advocates, and leaders from industry and finance the conceptual framework needed to make growth processes greener, avert worst-case scenarios for resource depletion, and achieve sustainable development
11:00 - 12:30
Dynamics of Rio: Population, Women and Rights
International Planned Parenthood Federation
International Planned Parenthood Federation
Dynamics of Rio: Population, Women and Rights
Lead organizer:
International Planned Parenthood Federation
Room:
T-8
The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) and the Government of Denmark in collaboration with the Government of Brazil (TBC) and proposes the ‘Dynamics of Rio: Population, Women and Rights’ Side Event. The high level Side Event brings together a high level panel of governments and civil society to ensure that the Rio+20 outcome document highlights the centrality of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) to sustainable development. The International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Programme of Action must be reflected as a critical component to achieving sustainable development.
The Rio+20 UN Conference on Sustainable Development will have a major bearing and influence on the post-2015 development framework. Governments and civil society must work together to ensure that SRHR are a central component of sustainable development. Rio+20 must recognize the centrality of human rights to sustainable development and particularly the well-being of women and young people in a changing world.
The Rio+20 UN Conference on Sustainable Development will have a major bearing and influence on the post-2015 development framework. Governments and civil society must work together to ensure that SRHR are a central component of sustainable development. Rio+20 must recognize the centrality of human rights to sustainable development and particularly the well-being of women and young people in a changing world.
11:00 - 12:30
Blue Economy Leadership Event: showcasing efforts to achieve a Blue Ec
Lead organizer:
Indonesia
Room:
P3-B
Marine ecosystems and resources have a key role in supporting food security, sustainable livelihoods, economic opportunity and social inclusion for billions of people. Recognising this, “Blue Economy” – or the oceans aspects of the Rio+20 theme “green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication” – has been identified by many as a priority issue for Rio+20.
Around the world, there are a number of innovative efforts underway to achieve a Blue Economy. This event will involve a selection of key Blue Economy leaders showcasing their efforts to conserve and sustainably manage marine resources, and defining key commitments and actions for the future.
Around the world, there are a number of innovative efforts underway to achieve a Blue Economy. This event will involve a selection of key Blue Economy leaders showcasing their efforts to conserve and sustainably manage marine resources, and defining key commitments and actions for the future.
11:00 - 12:30
Can sustainable development be achieved without sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)?
Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW)
Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW)
Can sustainable development be achieved without sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)?
Lead organizer:
Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW)
Room:
T-5
The Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) is a regional, non-profit organisation, based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with a consultative status with UN ECOSOC. For the past 19 years, ARROW has been working on women’s rights and needs, particularly in the areas of health and sexuality, and to reaffirm their agency to claim their rights. We recognize the significance of the Earth Summit 2012 to the future development framework beyond 2014, and believe that the new development framework must fully address the sexual and reproductive health and rights and needs of all women, especially for the marginalised and socially excluded, if it is committed to achieving sustainable development. The session ARROW and her partners plan as a side event is aligned to the themes and will contribute to the proposed outcomes of the Summit.
11:00 - 12:30
UN System: Together for the Future We Want
UN System Chief Executives Board for Coordination (CEB)
UN System Chief Executives Board for Coordination (CEB)
UN System: Together for the Future We Want
Lead organizer:
UN System Chief Executives Board for Coordination (CEB)
Room:
T-2
UN Secretary-General and CEB Executive Heads will participate in the side event.
IThe side event seeks to showcase concrete deliverables and innovative actions by which the UN system will provide coherent and integrated support to Member States in advancing sustainable development objectives and implementing of the Rio+20 outcome.
The event is envisaged as a moderated discussion with CEB Executive Heads will focus on innovative ideas, forward-looking initiatives and promising partnerships to advance the global sustainable development agenda. Guided by a number ofoverarching questions, the debate will focus on priority areas for action and the role of the UN system in supporting Member States and their peoples.
IThe side event seeks to showcase concrete deliverables and innovative actions by which the UN system will provide coherent and integrated support to Member States in advancing sustainable development objectives and implementing of the Rio+20 outcome.
The event is envisaged as a moderated discussion with CEB Executive Heads will focus on innovative ideas, forward-looking initiatives and promising partnerships to advance the global sustainable development agenda. Guided by a number ofoverarching questions, the debate will focus on priority areas for action and the role of the UN system in supporting Member States and their peoples.
11:00 - 12:30
Transistion, Regional Cooperation and Sustainable Development
Lead organizer:
Afghanistan
Room:
T-6
Afghanistan is a member of G-7 Countries. (Fragile /post conflict country) Afghanistan is also, member of Least Developing Countries and Landlocked Developing
Countries. During the past 10 years the government of Afghanistan with
the support of a coalition of "International Security Forces (ISAF) and NATO"
has been fighting against threats of international terrorism and fundamentalism. Right now the country is in a process of transition of
security and governance from International actors to Afghans. A number
of panellists consisting of representatives of government and civil
society of Afghanistan and high-representatives of UN agencies, World
Bank and will brief the audience. The unique experience of Afghanistan is a matter of interest for the participants of Rio +20 Conferences
Countries. During the past 10 years the government of Afghanistan with
the support of a coalition of "International Security Forces (ISAF) and NATO"
has been fighting against threats of international terrorism and fundamentalism. Right now the country is in a process of transition of
security and governance from International actors to Afghans. A number
of panellists consisting of representatives of government and civil
society of Afghanistan and high-representatives of UN agencies, World
Bank and will brief the audience. The unique experience of Afghanistan is a matter of interest for the participants of Rio +20 Conferences
11:00 - 12:30
The importance of micro and small business for sustainable development
Lead organizer:
SEBRAE
Room:
T-4
SEBRAE proposes to demonstrate that micro and small business are a particular actor in the context of sustainable development.
13:00 - 14:30
Environmental Public Agencies Meeting at Rio+20
Associação Nacional de Órgãos Municipais de Meio Ambiente (ANAMMA)
Associação Nacional de Órgãos Municipais de Meio Ambiente (ANAMMA)
Environmental Public Agencies Meeting at Rio+20
Lead organizer:
Associação Nacional de Órgãos Municipais de Meio Ambiente (ANAMMA)
Room:
P3-6
The Brazilian environmental public agencies in the Municipalities and Federal States, represented by ABEMA and ANAMMA, will promote a meeting from 18th to 19th June in the city of Rio de Janeiro.
The meeting will discuss issues involving Environment Public Policy and the setting of environmental management regarding the Rio +20 theme: green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication.
The discussions will provide a document that will address the 10 principles regarded as fundamental to the sustainability through the Brazilian environmental managers’ point of view.
The main goal is elaborating a consistent and democratic document to be delivered during the Conference Rio+20.
The meeting will discuss issues involving Environment Public Policy and the setting of environmental management regarding the Rio +20 theme: green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication.
The discussions will provide a document that will address the 10 principles regarded as fundamental to the sustainability through the Brazilian environmental managers’ point of view.
The main goal is elaborating a consistent and democratic document to be delivered during the Conference Rio+20.
13:00 - 14:30
Proposals for a Green, Inclusive and Responsible Economy
Instituto Ethos
Instituto Ethos
Proposals for a Green, Inclusive and Responsible Economy
Lead organizer:
Instituto Ethos
Room:
T-4
With the perspective of a Green Economy, in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication, Ethos Institute has mobilized, motivated and helped companies manage their business in a socially responsible manner. However, management tools and voluntary commitments from the business sector have not been sufficient to promote the necessary changes. We have built, therefore, a vision of a new development model, requiring new process in the economy, making it green, inclusive and responsible. With this vision, companies should not only improve their business practices, but must also influence public policies, demanding higher standards from governments and transforming, effectively, the economy.
13:00 - 14:30
A roadmap for ECE Forests in a Green Economy
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
A roadmap for ECE Forests in a Green Economy
Lead organizer:
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
Room:
P3-A
The ECE Timber Committee and the FAO European Forestry Commission have developed a draft Action Plan for the Forest Sector in a Green Economy. The plan provides the basis for ECE member States to identify actions required at the national, regional and international levels for a transition towards a green economy.
The plan covers the following sectors:
1. Sustainable production and consumption of forest products
2. The low-carbon forest sector
3. Decent green jobs in the forest sector
4. Valuation of and payment for forest ecosystem services
5. Monitoring and governance of the forest sector.
A Road Map and related timeline for the development and implementation of actions identified in the plan should be further developed during the side event.
The plan covers the following sectors:
1. Sustainable production and consumption of forest products
2. The low-carbon forest sector
3. Decent green jobs in the forest sector
4. Valuation of and payment for forest ecosystem services
5. Monitoring and governance of the forest sector.
A Road Map and related timeline for the development and implementation of actions identified in the plan should be further developed during the side event.
13:00 - 14:30
Enhancing science-policy links for Rio+20: The Future Earth Initiative
International Council for Science (ICSU)
International Council for Science (ICSU)
Enhancing science-policy links for Rio+20: The Future Earth Initiative
Lead organizer:
International Council for Science (ICSU)
Room:
T-9
This side event explores calls in the Rio+20 outcome document to improve science-policy links, and develop a new mechanism for international scientific cooperation and collaboration on sustainable development. Speakers will introduce efforts by the scientific community to collaborate with other stakeholders to meet these demands, particularly through the major new global initiative ‘Future Earth – research for global sustainability’, which was jointly established by the International Council for Science (ICSU), the International Social Science Council (ISSC), the Belmont Forum, UNEP, UNU and UNESCO, with WMO as observer. Future Earth aims to work with policy-makers and other stakeholders to deliver the knowledge needed to enable societies to meet their sustainable development goals. The event will encourage debate between scientists, policy-makers and civil society on how this initiative can ensure that international science is truly collaborating with policy-makers and other stakeholders, to provide the knowledge needed in the wake of Rio+20.
13:00 - 14:30
Youth as change agent for sustainable development
Batool Welfare Trust (BWT)
Batool Welfare Trust (BWT)
Youth as change agent for sustainable development
Lead organizer:
Batool Welfare Trust (BWT)
Room:
T-5
It will be a seminar, presented by Mr. Muhammad Kabir Secretary General Batool Welfare Trust. Central idea will be bases on, “Sustainable Development”. Stress will on involvement of youth for success of Rio+20 declarations for the overall betterment of environment and sustainable development.
13:00 - 14:30
Let's Do it World Clean-Up Action
Lead organizer:
Estonia
Room:
T-10
As part of World Cleanup 2012 in 92 countries, a special event two hour of cleaning up illegal garbage will be organized for the UNCSD delegations at Copacabana beach (location tbd). We expect around 200 participants. World Cleanup 2012 will distribute necessary equipment (gloves, sacks) for all participants. A stage for speeches and entertainment (tbd) will be set up. We expect considerable media interest.
13:00 - 14:30
Climate Change and Sustainable Development in Latin America
Sociedade de Pesquisa em Vida Selvagem e Educação Ambiental (SPVS)
Sociedade de Pesquisa em Vida Selvagem e Educação Ambiental (SPVS)
Climate Change and Sustainable Development in Latin America
Lead organizer:
Sociedade de Pesquisa em Vida Selvagem e Educação Ambiental (SPVS)
Room:
T-6
The Latin American Platform on Climate (LPC) carries out the Report on the State and Quality of Public Policies on Climate Change and Development in Latin America that is held on a biannual basis, in 10 countries in the region. The results of the research will be enriched by national forums and then released on this side event in the framework of Rio +20.
This strategic project for the region strengthens the alliance of the 17 LPC member organizations to achieve synergy and a common product that will improve the quality of public policies on climate change and development (CCD) in the region, and will strengthen both the capacity of policy makers and civil society to develop policies on CCD as well as the regional position in international negotiations through the identification of common strategies to be developed on the basis of this document.
This strategic project for the region strengthens the alliance of the 17 LPC member organizations to achieve synergy and a common product that will improve the quality of public policies on climate change and development (CCD) in the region, and will strengthen both the capacity of policy makers and civil society to develop policies on CCD as well as the regional position in international negotiations through the identification of common strategies to be developed on the basis of this document.
13:00 - 14:30
Ethical and Religious Insights on The Future We Want
World Council of Churches
World Council of Churches
Ethical and Religious Insights on The Future We Want
Lead organizer:
World Council of Churches
Room:
P3-B
Poverty, environmental degradation, sustainability and development have been at the core of religious communities and faith based organizations’ (FBO) concerns. Religious communities and FBO echo the suffering of people because of threats to their lives due to poverty, hunger, diseases, environmental degradation and the climate and water crises.
This side event will highlight the ethical and spiritual dimensions of green economy, sustainable development and its international framework, based on their religious traditions and the long involvement they have had with the United Nations.
A special video message from His All Holiness, the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew will be projected at the side event.
Speakers will include religious leaders from Afro-Brazilian, Christian, Jewish and Muslim traditions.
This side event will highlight the ethical and spiritual dimensions of green economy, sustainable development and its international framework, based on their religious traditions and the long involvement they have had with the United Nations.
A special video message from His All Holiness, the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew will be projected at the side event.
Speakers will include religious leaders from Afro-Brazilian, Christian, Jewish and Muslim traditions.
13:00 - 14:30
Decent Work and Social Protection Floors for Sustainable Development
International Labour Organization (ILO)
International Labour Organization (ILO)
Decent Work and Social Protection Floors for Sustainable Development
Lead organizer:
International Labour Organization (ILO)
Room:
P3-F
The new vision of development links economic growth with low environmental impact, social inclusion and decent jobs. This requires a strong social pillar of sustainable development and policies which reinforce the synergies and mitigate the trade-offs between the environmental, economic and social pillars. The transition to a greener, fairer and sustainable development will create opportunities but also enormous challenges. With the right policies, such transformation can lead to social inclusion and more and better jobs. It provides significant opportunities for the creation of new jobs in sustainable enterprises, for the upgrading of existing jobs to lift millions out of poverty and to improve livelihood through access to basic social protection and services in the form of social protection floors.
The side event will highlight examples of coherent policies and effective programmes linking social protection, employment, economic and environmental issues. The side event will launch major initiatives lead by ILO.
The side event will highlight examples of coherent policies and effective programmes linking social protection, employment, economic and environmental issues. The side event will launch major initiatives lead by ILO.
13:00 - 14:30
The business case for sustainable development
Lead organizer:
Barbados
Room:
P3-E
The goal of the dialogue is to strengthen the relationship between Member States and Business and Industry for Sustainable Development.
13:00 - 14:30
Sustainable Development: The Critical Role of Disaster Risk Management
Lead organizer:
Saudi Arabia
Room:
T-8
The impact of natural disasters is increasing over time in parallel to the expansion of human activity. Furthermore, growing urbanization increases exposure and vulnerability of large numbers of people to natural hazards. The escalation of severe disaster events triggered by natural hazards and related technological and environmental disasters is increasingly threatening both sustainable development and poverty-reduction initiatives.
Poverty and hazard vulnerability are integrally linked, thereby increasing both the risk and exposure to disasters. Sustainable and integrated management of natural resources will increase the resilience of communities to disasters by reversing current trends of environmental degradation.
With the aim of reducing risks from natural disasters, the Ministers of Environment of the 57 Islamic countries adopted an Islamic Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management, and an its Implementation Plan with the aim of reducing risk from natural disasters which would be presented at a side event during the Rio+20 meetings.
Poverty and hazard vulnerability are integrally linked, thereby increasing both the risk and exposure to disasters. Sustainable and integrated management of natural resources will increase the resilience of communities to disasters by reversing current trends of environmental degradation.
With the aim of reducing risks from natural disasters, the Ministers of Environment of the 57 Islamic countries adopted an Islamic Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management, and an its Implementation Plan with the aim of reducing risk from natural disasters which would be presented at a side event during the Rio+20 meetings.
13:00 - 14:30
les financements innovants au service du développement durable
Lead organizer:
France
Room:
T-2
L'aide publique au développement devrait subir une baisse constante dans les prochaines années alors même que les besoins se font plus pressants. Les financements innovants pour le développement ont été créés disposer de moyens concrets pour inverser cette tendance. Basés sur un menu d'options, ils constituent une autre façon de financer le développement, en complément de l'APD.
Le Groupe Pilote, qui regroupe 63 membres (Etats, organisations internationales et organisations non gouvernementales), a déjà organisé plusieurs réunions de haut niveau en marge de conférences et Sommets des Nations Unies (PMA, 2011; OMD 2010; Doha 2008).
Cet événement parallèle de haut niveau constituera un moment clé pour évaluer le potentiel des financements innovants pour chaque dimension du développement durable (sociale, économique et environnementale),. Organisé en partenariat avec les Nations Unies, il réunira des représentants de haut niveau des États, Organisations internationales, ONG et Fondations.
Le Groupe Pilote, qui regroupe 63 membres (Etats, organisations internationales et organisations non gouvernementales), a déjà organisé plusieurs réunions de haut niveau en marge de conférences et Sommets des Nations Unies (PMA, 2011; OMD 2010; Doha 2008).
Cet événement parallèle de haut niveau constituera un moment clé pour évaluer le potentiel des financements innovants pour chaque dimension du développement durable (sociale, économique et environnementale),. Organisé en partenariat avec les Nations Unies, il réunira des représentants de haut niveau des États, Organisations internationales, ONG et Fondations.