Tag Archives: biodiversity

We can achieve the Future We Want

Posted on June 23, 2012 by

By Dr Emile Frison, Director General of Bioversity International Throughout Rio+20, I have been sharing a message: Our current approach to agriculture has to change. My plea – and the request of many others around the world – was validated … Continue reading →

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Tuesday: A valuable discussion with Indigenous Peoples

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

By Emile Frison, Director General of Bioversity International. Yesterday, I had the privilege of being an invited speaker at the Indigenous Peoples’ International Conference on Sustainable Development and Self-Determination, as part of Rio+20. This was a real honor to learn first hand from indigenous peoples around the world of their concerns and hopes for our sustainable future. Continue reading →

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Documenting diversity is a responsibility, using it is a tool for sustainability

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

By Cristián Samper

Where there is a crisis, there is opportunity. We are reaching a tipping point in terms of our ability to support a growing world population in a sustainable way, and the world conference on sustainable development, Rio+20, is an opportunity to reverse the crises we are experiencing. Continue reading →

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