Saturday, June 16, 2012

Uncertainty hampers Rio+20 talks

BBC: UN talks on sustainable development are encountering disputes, delays and diplomatic wrangling, days before world leaders arrive to sign a new agreement. The talks, in Rio de Janeiro, are aimed at putting the world economy on a more sustainable path, helping people out of poverty while protecting nature. Yet developing countries have walked out over money, and the presence of Palestinians has brought complications. Campaigners say there is little hope of momentous changes being agreed here....

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