"You must succeed where we have failed" - Desmond Tutu, in the run up to Rio+20.

The Elders launch a global debate with young leaders to inspire the urgent change needed to build a more equitable and sustainable world.

Today’s leaders must make binding decisions for the long term

Looking ahead to Rio +20, the UN Conference on Sustainable Development taking place in Brazil this June, the Elders say that 'business as usual' is no longer acceptable and urge world leaders to deliver on their commitment to a more equitable, sustainable world.