UNEP: Changes from Rio to Rio+20

As part of UNEP's GEO-5 series, a new report highlights the environmental changes that have taken place over the last twenty years through a compilation of statistical data. Topics covered therein include: population, climate change, energy, resource efficiency, forests, food security and land use, and drinking water.

UNEP: GEO-5 Peer Review

Following an internal UNEP review of Draft-1 of GEO-5, chapters are to be circulated at the end of May for an external peer-review from 30 May-11 July. Feedback is sought from governments and all other relevant stakeholders, including major groups. All major groups and stakeholders interested in participating are invited to send their names and email addresses by 23 May to accreditedngos@unep.org and they will receive an official invitation to be part of the review process.