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Rio+20 stage set for debate on what next for development goals
14 Jun 2012: John Vidal: Some countries fear a new set of sustainable development goals could sap energy from the drive to meet the MDGs
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20 Jun 2012: Money will be invested in building transport systems that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions -
20 Jun 2012: UN chief urges leaders to be more ambitious after concerns they will sign a pre-negotiated text but won't commit on key issues
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Gallery (16 pictures),
20 Jun 2012:
World leaders have once again been descending on Rio de Janeiro, for a conference on sustainable development. Aside from the main event, campaigners and activists have made their presence felt and a People's Summit has run alongside. Here are some images taken on 19-20 June
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20 Jun 2012: UN secretary general defends scope of summit agreement, but says it is 'merely a piece of paper' unless leaders take action
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20 Jun 2012:
Angela was born on the island of Lihir in Papua New Guinea – just as a huge goldmine was about to open, transforming the islanders' lives
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20 Jun 2012:
Antonio Patriota: A three-dimensional approach to development is now needed – one that combines social, economic and environmental concerns
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20 Jun 2012: Kevin Watkins: Rather than setting new development goals before the old ones are met, we should tackle inequality and empower the poor
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20 Jun 2012:
Conference billed as a 'once in a generation' opportunity for global sustainability expected to end with a whimper not a bang
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19 Jun 2012: Editorial: Global leadership has failed lamentably to develop answers or institutions capable of charting a just route through the global jungle
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19 Jun 2012: Letters: More than 100 civil society organisations from every continent now join forces in a major campaign to dismantle corporations' power and end their impunity
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19 Jun 2012:
Nick Clegg: Twenty years ago we saw breakthrough: this time we need follow through. The state of the planet is a shared responsibility
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19 Jun 2012:
Pace quickens at Rio summit, as NGO director responds to weakened oceans proposals with promise of civil disobedience
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19 Jun 2012:
Green and anti-poverty groups lament final text, which contains almost no timetables or commitments to a 'green economy'
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Gallery (12 pictures),
19 Jun 2012:
We've been collecting readers' photo messages about sustainable development ahead of the Rio+20 Earth summit, some of which you can see here
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19 Jun 2012:
Born in Rocinha, one of Rio's most violent favelas, Rosamaria grew up in a large extended family. After a troubled time at school, she was kicked out at 17, became pregnant – and is now mother to 18-month old Gustavo
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