The unspoken words at Rio +20
July 2, 2012 in Ecumenism, Environment, Justice, LWF together - the earth needs you, Youth participation
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Last week, the Rio +20 summit (or United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development) ended with a disappointing final declaration that was repeating old truths but did not deliver a plan for the survival of the planet. A group of young people from Lutheran churches were advocating there are were are awaiting their report.
It did not help that young people at the official meeting were dis-invited at the last minute to speak in the plenary. Listen here to what the government delegates should have heard:
