AIMS: Preparations for UNCSD (Rio+20)

The UNCSD (Rio+20) Subregional Preparatory Committee for the Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean and South China Sea (AIMS) Countries convened in Mahé (Seychelles) from 7-8 July to develop AIMS inputs into the preparatory process for the conference in June 2012.
Over 30 participants, including representatives from governments, UN bodies, NGOs and intergovernmental organizations adopted inter alia recommendations, including on the "blue-green" economy and strengthening the regional institutional framework for sustainable development, through building on the work of the Indian Ocean Commission and developing links with regional UN entities.

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Rio+20: Making It Happen, Volume 2, Issue 12

The latest issue of "Rio+20: Making It Happen" highlights the International Year of Sustainable Energy for All (2012), noting that energy access, efficiency and sustainability are “core issues” for Rio+20. Related initiatives being supported by the UN/DESA include the 2nd Vienna Energy Forum and UN-Energy, the UN system-wide coordinating mechanism on energy issues.

The newsletter also features the UNCSD preparatory meeting for SIDS in the Atlantic, Indian, Mediterranean and South China Seas (AIMS) region, taking place from 7-8 July 2011, in Seychelles.

Finally, the newsletter announces the publication of “Adapting for a Green Economy: Companies, Communities and Climate Change,” offering guidance to business leaders and policy makers and aims to support their efforts leading up to Rio+20