Rio + 20: Anchor sustainable development in human rights

Headline Title: Rio + 20: Anchor sustainable development in human rights 12 June 2012 World leaders at conference to address need for ‘green economy’World leaders have a once in a generation chance to create a meaningful link between sustainable development and human rights, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch said today in a joint statement targeting Environment and Foreign Affairs ministers gathering in Rio.Heads of state, government officials, and nongovernmental actors will meet on June 20 to 22, 2012, in Rio de Janeiro for the Rio+20 UN Conference on Sustainable Development.They…

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