Rio+20 Summit

Rio+20 convened 20–22 June 2012 in the Brazilian metropolis of Rio de Janeiro, twenty years after the first “Earth Summit.” Leaders from the governments of United Nations Member States, as well as from civil society and business, sought to significantly contribute to sustainable development and environment and climate protection.

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Further Readings: 
  • Strong, Maurice, and Felix Dodds. "Reviving the spirit of Rio." BBC Science & Environment opinion piece for "The Green Room." Last updated 27 April 2010.
Day: 
20
Month: 
6
Year: 
2012