The new year brings a host of ecological, governmental and social issues, but a new world is possible.
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Flickers of Hope at Rio+20
The speeches I’ve heard over the last few hours feel a world apart from previous U.N. meetings.
6 Ways We’re Putting Nature into the Equation
What will a “green economy” actually look like? The good news is we don’t have to guess.
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Blending Ecology + Economy in the Western Ghats
Communities in western India don’t need to learn about sustainability — they are already living it.
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At Rio+20, the World Should Follow Africa’s Lead
To move the ball forward, we must build on the excitement generated by the Summit for Sustainability in Africa.
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Why Nature Isn’t Giving Out “Free Lunches”
GDP is a flawed model for true economic growth. Here’s why.
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From Idealism to Action: My Road from Rio 1992 to Rio+20 (Part 2)
Rio+20 is not the end of a process. It is the beginning.
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From Idealism to Action: My Road from Rio 1992 to Rio+20 (Part 1)
As a young activist at Rio-92, I was unaware that the historic meeting would influence the course of my career.
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The Cardamom Conundrum: Q&A with CI’s Tim Killeen
A new book looks at sustainable development opportunities in one resource-rich but poverty-stricken country.
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Out of Africa: What the Gaborone Declaration Could Mean for Rio+20
Last week’s sustainable development summit in Botswana was remarkable for four reasons.
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