Rio+20 conference's search for green solutions hampered by deep divisions | Environment | Guardian Weekly

The UN secretary general, Ban Ki-moon, acknowledged that a deal was not likely until the last minute. The important thing, he said, was to begin a new thread of discussion. Ahead of the formal UN meeting, Rio is hosting a "People's Summit" of an estimated 50,000 representatives from civil society and business. At these side events, they will share best practices and make commitments to action.

If it does end up as just another empty document, Rio+20's main historical significance may be as a landmark in the shift in global power to emerging economies like China, India and Brazil and the shrinking role of state institutions compared with corporations and civil society.

David Cameron criticised for skipping Rio+20 Earth summit | Environment | guardian.co.uk

"In not attending, the prime minister is sending out a powerful signal that the UK government does not see sustainability as a priority", said Walley.

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