The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on 20 to 22 June 2012.
Rio+20 was one of the biggest international gatherings of 2012, and the largest event in the history of the United Nations. It presented an opportunity to re-direct and re-energise political commitment to the three dimensions of sustainable development: economic growth, social improvement and environmental protection.
Rio+20 focused on two themes:
A Green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication
The institutional framework for sustainable development
At the culmination of the conference, United Nations Member States, including Australia, agreed the Future We Want outcomes document by consensus.
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The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on 20 to 22 June 2012.
Rio+20 was one of the biggest international gatherings of 2012, and the largest event in the history of the United Nations. It presented an opportunity to re-direct and re-energise political commitment to the three dimensions of sustainable development: economic growth, social improvement and environmental protection.
Rio+20 focused on two themes:
A Green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication
The institutional framework for sustainable development
At the culmination of the conference, United Nations Member States, including Australia, agreed the Future We Want outcomes document by consensus.
Two highlights of Rio+20 were an agreement to develop a set of global sustainable development goals (SDGs) and to establish a high-level political forum on sustainable development. The outcomes document discusses how the green economy can be used as a tool to achieve sustainable development; strengthens the United Nations Environment Programme, promotes corporate sustainability reporting measures and takes steps to go beyond gross domestic product to assess the well-being of a country.
The Future We Want also focuses on improving gender equity and recognises the important role Indigenous knowledge plays in sustainable development. The document calls for countries to strive to achieve a 'land degradation neutral' world (which will be implemented through the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification), to integrate planning and build sustainable cities and urban settlements (through assistance to local authorities), to strengthen risk assessments and to develop tools to reduce the risk of disasters.
Rio+20 also produced a number of strong outcomes on oceans, including:
To restore the health, productivity and resilience of oceans and marine ecosystems, and to maintain their biodiversity, enabling their conservation and sustainable use for present and future generations, and to effectively apply an ecosystem approach and the precautionary approach in oceans management.
To take action on marine protected areas; to eliminate fisheries subsidies; to tackle marine pollution and alien invasive species and to address the challenges of sea level rise and coastal erosion, ocean acidification and the potential environmental impacts of ocean fertilisation.
To take action to achieve significant reductions in marine debris by 2025, based on collected scientific data.
To urgently take the measures necessary to maintain or restore all fisheries stocks at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield and to urgently develop and implement science based management plans to achieve this.
To eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing by developing and implementing national and regional action plans. This will be implemented under the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s international plan to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.
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Two highlights of Rio+20 were an agreement to develop a set of global sustainable development goals (SDGs) and to establish a high-level political forum on sustainable development. The outcomes document discusses how the green economy can be used as a tool to achieve sustainable development; strengthens the United Nations Environment Programme, promotes corporate sustainability reporting measures and takes steps to go beyond gross domestic product to assess the well-being of a country.
The Future We Want also focuses on improving gender equity and recognises the important role Indigenous knowledge plays in sustainable development. The document calls for countries to strive to achieve a 'land degradation neutral' world (which will be implemented through the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification), to integrate planning and build sustainable cities and urban settlements (through assistance to local authorities), to strengthen risk assessments and to develop tools to reduce the risk of disasters.
Rio+20 also produced a number of strong outcomes on oceans, including:
To restore the health, productivity and resilience of oceans and marine ecosystems, and to maintain their biodiversity, enabling their conservation and sustainable use for present and future generations, and to effectively apply an ecosystem approach and the precautionary approach in oceans management.
To take action on marine protected areas; to eliminate fisheries subsidies; to tackle marine pollution and alien invasive species and to address the challenges of sea level rise and coastal erosion, ocean acidification and the potential environmental impacts of ocean fertilisation.
To take action to achieve significant reductions in marine debris by 2025, based on collected scientific data.
To urgently take the measures necessary to maintain or restore all fisheries stocks at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield and to urgently develop and implement science based management plans to achieve this.
To eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing by developing and implementing national and regional action plans. This will be implemented under the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s international plan to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.
I know those mean spirited people at the United Nation. Marking this year’s Human Rights Day amid extraordinary global challenges, the United Nations is calling on the world to recognize and guarantee fundamental freedoms – long recognized “as the birthright of all people” – freedom from fear, freedom from want, freedom of speech and freedom of thought, conscience and religion.
“In a year that marks the 70th anniversary of the United Nations, we can draw inspiration from the history of the modern human rights movement, which emerged from the Second World War,” said Mr. Ban in a message to mark Human Rights Day, celebrated annually on 10 December.
Mr. Ban hailed the four basic freedoms identified by former United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt – freedom of expression, freedom of worship, freedom from want and freedom from fear, and stressed that today’s extraordinary challenges can be seen and addressed “through the lens of [those] four freedoms.”
The Secretary-General highlighted the condition of millions of people, who are denied freedom of expression and are living under threat and urged to defend, preserve and expand democratic practices and space for civil society for lasting stability.
Mr. Ban also noted that across the globe, terrorists have “hijacked religion, betraying its spirit by killing in its name,” or targeting minorities and exploring fears for political gain, thereby denying people their freedom of worship.
“In response, we must promote respect for diversity based on the fundamental equality of all people and the right to freedom of religion,” stressed the Secretary-General.
Speaking about freedom from want, UN chief said much of humankind is plagued by deprivation and called on world leaders to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Developmentwith the aim of ending poverty and enabling all people to live in dignity on a peaceful, healthy planet.
Mr. Ban also said that millions of refugees and internally displaced persons are a tragic product of the failure to fulfil the freedom from fear, adding that not since the Second World War have so many people been forced to flee their homes.
“They run from war, violence and injustice across continents and oceans, often risking their lives. In response, we must not close but open doors and guarantee the right of all to seek asylum, without any discrimination. Migrants seeking an escape from poverty and hopelessness should also enjoy their fundamental human rights,” said the Secretary-General.
Lastly, reaffirming UN’s commitment to protecting human rights as the foundation of the Organization’s work, Mr. Ban highlighted the features of the Human Rights Up Front initiative, which aims to prevent and respond to large-scale violations.
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I know those mean spirited people at the United Nation. Marking this year’s Human Rights Day amid extraordinary global challenges, the United Nations is calling on the world to recognize and guarantee fundamental freedoms – long recognized “as the birthright of all people” – freedom from fear, freedom from want, freedom of speech and freedom of thought, conscience and religion.
“In a year that marks the 70th anniversary of the United Nations, we can draw inspiration from the history of the modern human rights movement, which emerged from the Second World War,” said Mr. Ban in a message to mark Human Rights Day, celebrated annually on 10 December.
Mr. Ban hailed the four basic freedoms identified by former United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt – freedom of expression, freedom of worship, freedom from want and freedom from fear, and stressed that today’s extraordinary challenges can be seen and addressed “through the lens of [those] four freedoms.”
The Secretary-General highlighted the condition of millions of people, who are denied freedom of expression and are living under threat and urged to defend, preserve and expand democratic practices and space for civil society for lasting stability.
Mr. Ban also noted that across the globe, terrorists have “hijacked religion, betraying its spirit by killing in its name,” or targeting minorities and exploring fears for political gain, thereby denying people their freedom of worship.
“In response, we must promote respect for diversity based on the fundamental equality of all people and the right to freedom of religion,” stressed the Secretary-General.
Speaking about freedom from want, UN chief said much of humankind is plagued by deprivation and called on world leaders to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Developmentwith the aim of ending poverty and enabling all people to live in dignity on a peaceful, healthy planet.
Mr. Ban also said that millions of refugees and internally displaced persons are a tragic product of the failure to fulfil the freedom from fear, adding that not since the Second World War have so many people been forced to flee their homes.
“They run from war, violence and injustice across continents and oceans, often risking their lives. In response, we must not close but open doors and guarantee the right of all to seek asylum, without any discrimination. Migrants seeking an escape from poverty and hopelessness should also enjoy their fundamental human rights,” said the Secretary-General.
Lastly, reaffirming UN’s commitment to protecting human rights as the foundation of the Organization’s work, Mr. Ban highlighted the features of the Human Rights Up Front initiative, which aims to prevent and respond to large-scale violations.
The Goals and targets will stimulate action over the next fifteen years in areas of critical importance for humanity and the planet:
People
We are determined to end poverty and hunger, in all their forms and dimensions, and to ensure that all human beings can fulfil their potential in dignity and equality and in a healthy environment.
Planet
We are determined to protect the planet from degradation, including through sustainable consumption and production, sustainably managing its natural resources and taking urgent action on climate change, so that it can support the needs of the present and future generations.
Prosperity
We are determined to ensure that all human beings can enjoy prosperous and fulfilling lives and that economic, social and technological progress occurs in harmony with nature.
Peace
We are determined to foster peaceful, just and inclusive societies which are free from fear and violence. There can be no sustainable development without peace and no peace without sustainable development.
Partnership
We are determined to mobilize the means required to implement this Agenda through a revitalised Global Partnership for Sustainable Development, based on a spirit of strengthened global solidarity, focussed in particular on the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable and with the participation of all countries, all stakeholders and all people.
The interlinkages and integrated nature of the Sustainable Development Goals are of crucial importance in ensuring that the purpose of the new Agenda is realised. If we realize our ambitions across the full extent of the Agenda, the lives of all will be profoundly improved and our world will be transformed for the better.
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The nerve of these horrible people...
The Goals and targets will stimulate action over the next fifteen years in areas of critical importance for humanity and the planet:
People
We are determined to end poverty and hunger, in all their forms and dimensions, and to ensure that all human beings can fulfil their potential in dignity and equality and in a healthy environment.
Planet
We are determined to protect the planet from degradation, including through sustainable consumption and production, sustainably managing its natural resources and taking urgent action on climate change, so that it can support the needs of the present and future generations.
Prosperity
We are determined to ensure that all human beings can enjoy prosperous and fulfilling lives and that economic, social and technological progress occurs in harmony with nature.
Peace
We are determined to foster peaceful, just and inclusive societies which are free from fear and violence. There can be no sustainable development without peace and no peace without sustainable development.
Partnership
We are determined to mobilize the means required to implement this Agenda through a revitalised Global Partnership for Sustainable Development, based on a spirit of strengthened global solidarity, focussed in particular on the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable and with the participation of all countries, all stakeholders and all people.
The interlinkages and integrated nature of the Sustainable Development Goals are of crucial importance in ensuring that the purpose of the new Agenda is realised. If we realize our ambitions across the full extent of the Agenda, the lives of all will be profoundly improved and our world will be transformed for the better.
7. In these Goals and targets, we are setting out a supremely ambitious and transformational vision. We envisage a world free of poverty, hunger, disease and want, where all life can thrive. We envisage a world free of fear and violence. A world with universal literacy. A world with equitable and universal access to quality education at all levels, to health care and social protection, where physical, mental and social well-being are assured. A world where we reaffirm our commitments regarding the human right to safe drinking water and sanitation and where there is improved hygiene; and where food is sufficient, safe, affordable and nutritious. A world where human habitats are safe, resilient and sustainable and where there is universal access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy.
8. We envisage a world of universal respect for human rights and human dignity, the rule of law, justice, equality and non-discrimination; of respect for race, ethnicity and cultural diversity; and of equal opportunity permitting the full realization of human potential and contributing to shared prosperity. A world which invests in its children and in which every child grows up free from violence and exploitation. A world in which every woman and girl enjoys full gender equality and all legal, social and economic barriers to their empowerment have been removed. A just, equitable, tolerant, open and socially inclusive world in which the needs of the most vulnerable are met.
9. We envisage a world in which every country enjoys sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth and decent work for all. A world in which consumption and production patterns and use of all natural resources – from air to land, from rivers, lakes and aquifers to oceans and seas - are sustainable. One in which democracy, good governance and the rule of law as well as an enabling environment at national and international levels, are essential for sustainable development, including sustained and inclusive economic growth, social development, environmental protection and the eradication of poverty and hunger. One in which development and the application of technology are climate-sensitive, respect biodiversity and are resilient. One in which humanity lives in harmony with nature and in which wildlife and other living species are protected.
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Our vision
7. In these Goals and targets, we are setting out a supremely ambitious and transformational vision. We envisage a world free of poverty, hunger, disease and want, where all life can thrive. We envisage a world free of fear and violence. A world with universal literacy. A world with equitable and universal access to quality education at all levels, to health care and social protection, where physical, mental and social well-being are assured. A world where we reaffirm our commitments regarding the human right to safe drinking water and sanitation and where there is improved hygiene; and where food is sufficient, safe, affordable and nutritious. A world where human habitats are safe, resilient and sustainable and where there is universal access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy.
8. We envisage a world of universal respect for human rights and human dignity, the rule of law, justice, equality and non-discrimination; of respect for race, ethnicity and cultural diversity; and of equal opportunity permitting the full realization of human potential and contributing to shared prosperity. A world which invests in its children and in which every child grows up free from violence and exploitation. A world in which every woman and girl enjoys full gender equality and all legal, social and economic barriers to their empowerment have been removed. A just, equitable, tolerant, open and socially inclusive world in which the needs of the most vulnerable are met.
9. We envisage a world in which every country enjoys sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth and decent work for all. A world in which consumption and production patterns and use of all natural resources – from air to land, from rivers, lakes and aquifers to oceans and seas - are sustainable. One in which democracy, good governance and the rule of law as well as an enabling environment at national and international levels, are essential for sustainable development, including sustained and inclusive economic growth, social development, environmental protection and the eradication of poverty and hunger. One in which development and the application of technology are climate-sensitive, respect biodiversity and are resilient. One in which humanity lives in harmony with nature and in which wildlife and other living species are protected.
In these Goals and targets, we are setting out a supremely ambitious and transformational vision. We envisage a world free of poverty, hunger, disease and want, where all life can thrive. We envisage a world free of fear and violence
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Quote Originally Posted by SarasotaSlim:
Ah, what is the bottom line?
In these Goals and targets, we are setting out a supremely ambitious and transformational vision. We envisage a world free of poverty, hunger, disease and want, where all life can thrive. We envisage a world free of fear and violence
Quote Originally Posted by SarasotaSlim: Ah, what is the bottom line? In these Goals and targets, we are setting out a supremely ambitious and transformational vision. We envisage a world free of poverty, hunger, disease and want, where all life can thrive. We envisage a world free of fear and violence
Sounds like The Eternal Promised Land.....................
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Quote Originally Posted by nature1970:
Quote Originally Posted by SarasotaSlim: Ah, what is the bottom line? In these Goals and targets, we are setting out a supremely ambitious and transformational vision. We envisage a world free of poverty, hunger, disease and want, where all life can thrive. We envisage a world free of fear and violence
Sounds like The Eternal Promised Land.....................
The UN has done their job well and should be commended for all their efforts in making the world a better place to live in True Horse Dung kiddo
yes we actually have a better planet for the dialogue offered in discussion at the United Nations. Just because fox n ccor another American doesn't comment on the Noble work being done within the United Nations. Doesn't mean it isn't being done.
I know go back to talk radio station and the show you like. But please spare me the bull crap of the no spin zone . And all the other excuses for the radical right to stir the pot with half truths and inedo to some how paint these esteemed gentle people's understanding of removing want and the fear of it from our earth.
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Quote Originally Posted by BarneysDad:
The UN has done their job well and should be commended for all their efforts in making the world a better place to live in True Horse Dung kiddo
yes we actually have a better planet for the dialogue offered in discussion at the United Nations. Just because fox n ccor another American doesn't comment on the Noble work being done within the United Nations. Doesn't mean it isn't being done.
I know go back to talk radio station and the show you like. But please spare me the bull crap of the no spin zone . And all the other excuses for the radical right to stir the pot with half truths and inedo to some how paint these esteemed gentle people's understanding of removing want and the fear of it from our earth.
Quote Originally Posted by nature1970: Quote Originally Posted by SarasotaSlim: Ah, what is the bottom line? In these Goals and targets, we are setting out a supremely ambitious and transformational vision. We envisage a world free of poverty, hunger, disease and want, where all life can thrive. We envisage a world free of fear and violenceSounds like The Eternal Promised Land.....................
yes but we are not looking for sons of God to hand it to us.... We are working for that purpose and hope he blesses us as we struggle to achieve this.
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Quote Originally Posted by BarneysDad:
Quote Originally Posted by nature1970: Quote Originally Posted by SarasotaSlim: Ah, what is the bottom line? In these Goals and targets, we are setting out a supremely ambitious and transformational vision. We envisage a world free of poverty, hunger, disease and want, where all life can thrive. We envisage a world free of fear and violenceSounds like The Eternal Promised Land.....................
yes but we are not looking for sons of God to hand it to us.... We are working for that purpose and hope he blesses us as we struggle to achieve this.
But I understand without an adverse presence from America in these discussions. And the amount of work done by the united nations without the USA over the last 4 years these goals can materialise sooner than the stated terms.
Like I have stated I am a conservationist enciromentalists pushing for sustainable development of 0 emmision energy.
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This one wasn't so old.
But I understand without an adverse presence from America in these discussions. And the amount of work done by the united nations without the USA over the last 4 years these goals can materialise sooner than the stated terms.
Like I have stated I am a conservationist enciromentalists pushing for sustainable development of 0 emmision energy.
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