World summit on sustainable development

摘要: News p 405 The world summit on sustainable development in Johannesburg will take place a region where the excess mortality attributable to hunger and disease may exceed 300 000 next six months.1 Although most press comment contrasts conditions countries affected by famine with those that can be expected at Sandton convention centre, brings home core message of development: it is about people their survival. Sustainable is, course, climate change rising sea levels. It loss biodiversity spreading deserts. But also providing food, shelter, health everybody this planet such way future generations do same. It no secret preparations for have been difficult. Reaching consensus wide interlinked range issues, meets needs aspirations north south, not easy. Clear …