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UN chief declares Rio a success

2012-06-29 08:13

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has declared the Rio+20 on sustainable development a "success," despite widespread disappointment among environmentalists over the lack any new enforceable environmental commitments.

Solar plane ends successful Morocco flight

2012-06-22 10:31

A solar-powered plane has completed a flight over the Moroccan desert to showcase renewable energy, as a key summit in Rio discussed "greening" the world economy.

UN cash to protect SA fynbos

2012-06-21 13:10

The UN has donated $3.5m for South Africa to help with fire management in the fynbos biome.

WWF slams draft climate agreement

2012-06-20 08:00

The World Wide Fund for Nature has slammed the revised negotiating text for the Rio+20 climate conference, saying that leader should be "embarrassed".

Air Canada makes biofuel flight

2012-06-19 12:26

Air Canada's first flight using biofuels is an effort to showcase the aviation industry's global commitment to greener transportation.

WWF demands action at Rio+20

2012-06-18 13:01

The Rio+20 climate conference will be doomed to failure if negotiators squabble over words and neglect a commitment to concrete action, the WWF has said.

Firms pledge Rio+20 sustainability

2012-06-18 10:27

Microsoft and other firms attending the Rio+20 business forum are trying to prove their corporate responsibility credentials, but critics remain sceptical.

Australia creates biggest marine park

2012-06-14 12:30

Australia will create the largest network of marine parks in the world, protecting waters covering an area as large as India while banning oil and gas exploration.

A global movement for change

2012-06-13 12:03

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon discusses his views on the Rio+20 summit.

Rio Earth summit on shaky ground

2012-06-04 13:25

Major players pulling out of the Rio Earth summit is an indicator of the awkward politics and negotiations to move forward with climate change policies, an environmental organisation has said.

 

Smarter lighting could save $110bn

2012-06-22 19:30

Efficient lighting would save $110bn a year worldwide, according to a UN-led study published at the Rio+20 summit.

Fights brew at Rio+20 climate summit

2012-06-22 07:25

Discord has overshadowed debate about the world's environment at the Rio+20 UN summit.

World leaders weigh 'green' economy

2012-06-21 07:30

World leaders attending a UN summit in Rio have weighed steps to root out poverty and protect the environment as thousands of activists marched in protest.

Agreement on Rio+20 statement

2012-06-19 19:37

Negotiators have reached agreement on a text that will be submitted for approval to world leaders when they meet in Rio for the UN summit on sustainable development later this week.

Wrangles cast pall over Rio+20

2012-06-19 09:16

World leaders are set to begin arriving in Rio on the eve of a summit intended to forge a pact for a greener planet where billions are lifted out of poverty.

Foreign farms in Africa face controversy

2012-06-18 10:45

Foreign farms are spreading across Africa to grow food and biofuels for global markets, bringing much-needed investments but also new troubles.

Brazil urges commitment at Rio+20

2012-06-14 14:35

Kicking off Rio+20, Dilma Rousseff called on "all countries of the world to commit" to reaching an accord that addresses the most pressing environmental and social woes.

Scientists urge action at Rio+20

2012-06-14 09:45

The world's science academies have warned the upcoming Rio Summit that Earth faced a dangerous double whammy.

Questions as Rio Summit nears

2012-06-11 08:29

The optimism from the first Rio climate summit has been replaced with rising sceptism that leaders can guide the world out of a potential climate catastrophe.

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