Creating a better future On the World Day to Combat
Desertification, media around the world wrote about the
importance of restoring lands and soils. Meanwhile delegates met
at the Rio+20 global summit on sustainable development during a
high level meeting on Securing Healthy Soils and Stopping Land
Degradation. Here are a few news highlights: Live coverage of
‘Desertification Day’ (17 June, RTCC) The #RioPavilion is
hosting Desertification Day – focused on sustainable land
management, degradation and real debate on what can be done to
prevent thousands of hectares of the earth’s surface from
becoming unusable 1200 While delegates in RioCentro arrive
bleary eyed after last night’s talks…the athlete’s park across
the road is buzzing. This is home to UN agencies, international
stands, company exhibits and the best coffee in Rio – at the
Italy Pavilion – a construction from hemp, cardboard and bamboo.
1230 Key points from this morning’s session at the Rio Pavilion…
- Desertification is still seen as a domestic is