Rio+20
Countdown to Rio+20: George Bush Senior starts 20 years of stalemate
George Bush Senior told the Earth Summit in 1992 that his country would be the “world leader” in environmental protection, but look a little closer and the next 20 years of US policy can be seen under the surface.
Emergency round of Rio+20 talks called after negotiators run out of time
Two-week long second round of talks could only agree on 21 of 420 paragraphs.
RTCC Rio+20 Student Workshop: Setting a sustainable agenda
The RTCC Rio+20 Student Workshop showed that the breadth of the conference’s agenda leads to huge complexity but also massive potential.
Countdown to Rio+20: Fidel Castro’s 1992 speech
The Cuban dictator has remained engaged with the environmental sector recently criticising Canada’s exploitation of the tar sands. As part of our Rio+20 coverage, we look back at his speech from the Earth Summit in 1992.
Cannabis, cables and keeping the lights on
It sounds like a bizarre concept, but theft is in fact a huge problem energy firms worldwide are faced with.
Countdown to Rio+20 starts now
As we enter the last 50 days before the UN Summit in Rio, RTCC kicks-off its coverage. Climate change, sustainable development and the green economy will dominate proceedings but how much can be achieved?
What is sustainable energy?
With the concept likely to be high on the agenda at Rio+20, what makes a good sustainable energy project and how can we ensure the benefits are maximised?
Have your say: Road to Rio Workshop
As the world prepares for Rio, RTCC wants you to add your voice to the growing numbers of people calling for real, solid action towards a sustainable future.
We must correct image of desertification and promote practical solutions
Luc Gnacadja, Executive Secretary of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification, writes for RTCC ahead of Desertification Week about why it is important the image of desertification as an unstoppable monster is corrected so practical action can take place.
Sustainable energy needs “people power” finance: Jeremy Leggett
UK-based solar energy entrepreneur calls for new funding models to speed up investment in renewables.
President Dilma must veto Brazil’s Forest laws, say campaigners
As changes to Brazil’s Forest Code are approved by the country’s Chamber of Deputies, campaigners call on President Dilma Rousseff to veto the law and protect the country’s iconic forests.
Over-consumption must be tackled to ensure sustainable development
New report from Christian Aid says resources to tackle over-consumption must be met with strong political will to shift focus away from over-population and ensure sustainable development.
Ban Ki-moon calls for Rio+20 to replace GDP with sustainable development index
UN Secretary-General calls for June’s conference to develop a new measure of progress that is not purely economical.
UNCCD: World Leaders must set ambitious desertification goals at Rio+20
Luc Gnacadja tells RTCC that ambitious targets must be set for desertification at Rio+20 to “empower a land-degradation neutral society”.
EU Summit: Empowering women a “triple win” for sustainable development
By empowering women, the world would see social, economic and environmental benefits for sustainable development, according to an EU Summit.
RTCC’s Road to Rio Workshop
RTCC would like to invite you to attend our student focus, Road to Rio Workshop.
Planet under Pressure ends with six recommendations for Rio+20
Conference ends with declaration that science must take a central role in shaping and influencing policy discussions ahead of Rio+20.
Ban Ki-moon calls for closer links between policy and science
UN Secretary General says scientists must become more involved in policy-making process, and announces new position of UN chief scientist.
UK chief scientist: Private sector innovation key to addressing climate change
John Beddington says state intervention should be limited to setting frameworks and mechanisms, leaving business to experiment and innovate
H&M: Green is back in fashion for Climate Week 2012
Environmentally friendly fashion is here to stay, according to the head of Fashion and Sustainability at leading retailer H&M.