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Category Archives: Rio+20
Prayer for the Earth Summit
Almighty God, who alone can govern the hearts of frail and sinful humans, send your Holy Spirit among the leaders of the world as they meet in Rio, that He may reveal the path that we must all now take … Continue reading
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Bexhill and Hastings send a message to their MP about RIO+20
What started out as an annual fund raiser for the Bexhill and Hastings United Nations Associations morphed into a part of the Jubilee celebrations, then to the inclusion of a WDM action for Rio+20 and then again into a Rio … Continue reading
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Population Growth: the Neglected ‘Green’ Issue – A text for Rio + 20
We all know population growth is a problem - (If you don’t, then read this box) ((The draft text to be submitted to the UN at Rio+20 is given half way down this post, here)) Population Growth is a Multiplier … Continue reading
Rio Connection: take action!
Ask your MP to support the Rio-UK Declaration The Rio+20 Earth Summit is taking place in Rio de Janeiro this June, 20 years on from the original Rio Earth Summit. Stop climate Chaos thinks that the UK should be leading … Continue reading
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End fossil fuel subsidies!
In just a few weeks, world leaders are converging on Rio for a landmark “Earth Summit” to talk about sustainability issues — but it’s time for them to stop talking and start doing. And we know where they can begin. … Continue reading
Call for strong action at Earth Summit
In a Rio+20 Statement the National Justice and Peace Network of England and Wales (NJPN) is calling for stronger action to tackle climate change, illegal logging and access to clean water at next month’s Earth Summit in Brazil. It urges … Continue reading
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What are the UK churches doing about Rio+20?
What are UK churches doing about Rio+20? Church agencies are actively promoting discussion around Rio+20: a public discussion at Westminster Central Hall; ‘Whose Earth?’ Events around the country; a Parish Action pack on the future we want; a booklet on … Continue reading
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What is the Rio+20 Earth Summit?
On 20-22 June 2012 representatives from governments around the world will meet at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for a United Nations Summit called Rio+20. This meeting will commemorate the ‘Earth Summit’ held in Rio twenty years ago. More than 500 … Continue reading
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