"Participation is ranked 3rd (out of 97) and is well supported across all organisational types. Given the prominence of this concept, turning it into meaningful initiatives and outcomes in the Rio process will be vital." Rio+20: Analysis of Zero Draft Submissions, January 2012 ^[1]

The Greening of Singapore, 14 January ^[2]

Jane Goodall Institute: Saving Trees and Chimpanzees While Improving Health, 1/11/12 ^[3] topic

Rio 2012 - Zero draft of the outcome document published, January 2012 ^[4]

World cities say: 'Hear us!', New York City's Mayor Michael Bloomberg champions a major role for cities at Rio+20, Jan. 03 ^[5]
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"Humans are social beings, so it is little surprise that good relationships are one of the most important ingredients for a high quality of life." Robert Putnam

• Households in deprived areas: In the ten per cent most deprived areas of England, only 37 per cent of households were owner occupiers - compared with 73 per cent of households elsewhere.

Source: DCLG Statistical Release 2006/0118, 18 October 2006

Leaked document reveals Rio + 20 sustainable development goals, 10 January ^[1]

Rio + 20 must empower the grassroots, 8 December ^[2]

Oil will decline shortly after 2015, says former oil expert of International Energy Agency, January 5 ^[3] topic

How the European Program to Reduce Carbon Pollution From Aviation Works, Jake Schmidt, 1/5/12 ^[4] place, topic

David Pencheon: Sustainability by stealth – 8 steps to heaven, 13 Dec ^[5] topic

Local CO2 Mapping Takes Off (With Your Help!), John Geraci, November 29 ^[6]

Please Stop Talking About Global Warming, John Geraci, November 17 ^[7] topic, topic
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