Representatives should ensure that they have adequate medical insurance prior to their arrival in Brazil.
You are also responsible for ensuring that you meet the necessary visa requirements for entry into Brazil.
Representatives requiring a visa are advised to apply as early as possible to ensure adequate time for processing and travel (please note that visas issued to citizens of certain countries must be used within 90 days of the issuance date).
On 20th - 22nd, June 2012, the UNCSD will take place in Rio de Janeiro. Also referred to as the Rio+20 or the Earth Summit 2012 due to the initial conference held in Rio in 1992, the objectives of the Summit are: to secure renewed political commitment to sustainable development; to assess progress towards internationally agreed goals on sustainable development; and to address new and emerging challenges. The Summit will also focus on two specific themes: a green economy in the context of poverty eradication and sustainable development, and an institutional framework for sustainable development. The full text of Resolution A/RES/64/236, which endorsed the Summit is available here.
Background
The world is facing a mounting crisis. In recent years we have experienced a combination of a global financial crisis, a food crisis, volatile oil prices, accelerating ecosystem degradation and an increasing number of climate-induced extreme weather events. These multiple and inter-related crises call into question the ability of a growing human population to live peacefully and sustainably on this planet, and demand the urgent attention governments and citizens around the world.
Earth Summit 2012 will be the fourth Summit of its kind and represents another milestone in ongoing international efforts to accelerate progress towards achieving sustainable development globally.
We Want To Send You
Do you want to attend the Earth Summit? We want to take you with us! This is your opportunity to join us in this historic occasion.
The Save Our Earth Now Foundation and RESOLUTIONISM wants to send participants on behalf of our organizations. Pre-registration is REQUIRED and needs to be completed by 20 April 2012. Fill out the contact form at the bottom of the page for your chance to win!
Our organization is responsible for making the necessary arrangements for your travel and accommodation, including travel within metropolitan Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Due to the large number of participants, reservations have been made well in advance.