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- Peace Paddle: Laird Hamilton, Kelly Meyer Lead a Call for Action to Protect Our Oceans
Overview - Hundreds of people joined together at NRDC's Malibu Peace Paddle to raise awareness about the critical problems facing the ocean. Now we need your help to make sure world leaders take decisive action to protect our oceans at the Rio+20 Summit this June.
- Race to Rio Earth Summit
News - In June 2012, some 150 presidents and prime ministers will join 50,000 leaders and citizens in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the Rio+20 Earth Summit, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the historic first Earth Summit in 1992. NRDC will be taking an active role in recommending solutions to build a more sustainable world. Learn more about NRDC's priorities and how you can get involved. Get document in pdf.
- The Rio+20 Earth Summit
Speeding up the transition to a sustainable future at the Rio+20 Earth Summit
Overview - Two decades after the first UN Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, we're still waiting for action to address climate change and sustainability issues. NRDC will be taking an active role at the 2012 Rio+20 Summit. Explore here and check back frequently for updates on how we can work together to address the sustainability and climate crises facing our world.
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