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'Brave acts of wisdom': conversations with the Elders
… Acts of Wisdom , he expressed his hope that readers would find the thoughts and experiences recounted by the Elders to … US President. Sitting beside me were several other ‘political has-beens’, as I sometimes – jokingly – call … In 2007, he invited a small group of retired global leaders, including ourselves, to form The Elders. He tasked …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The success or failure of Rio+20 will be a defining moment for today’s youth
… in Rio, not ours." Fernando Henrique Cardoso As world leaders gather in Brazil for the Rio+20 summit, both Elders … be allowed to realise their full potential in economic, political and social life. “Third, Rio+20 must … people everywhere and have created new spaces for them to find power in numbers, online and in public squares. …
jonathan - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Brazil's accidental president
… “Why are young people reacting against political life? Because of the lack of clarity, sincerity, … to take care from the beginning. How did you find those 'Four Musketeers'? Why did you think it could be … Argentina, Paraguay, and Venezuela succeeded in electing leaders from their own ethnic groups, and are trying to lead …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Rio+20's opportunity will be squandered without courage and vision
… "We have not yet seen the necessary courage or political will to turn good intentions into effective, … UN in New York, to put together a plan of action for world leaders to sign at the Rio conference, had to plead for this … country, but in different ways. Second, we need to find ways to ensure sustainable development stays at the top …
jonathan - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Tackling poverty and inequality must be at the heart of Rio+20
… Summit twenty years ago and calls for strong, unequivocal political commitment to re-orient the global economy in a … change and conserve biodiversity. This week world leaders will be back in Rio once again. Twenty years on the … scale farming are inextricably linked. We need to find new ways to deliver energy and cut emissions in a way …
jonathan - 07/21/2022 - 10:31