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Members of the World Intellectual Property Organization's Intergovernmental Committee (IGC) met recently to engage in a text-based negotiation on an international instrument relating to the protection of Traditional Knowledge (TK). When compared to reports of WIPO's February meeting on genetic resources, discussions at the most recent IGC session (16-20 April) went relatively smoothly. However, some observers remain sceptical...

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AFP - L'Union européenne a critiqué dimanche le "manque d'ambition" du nouveau projet de texte final qui doit être soumis mercredi au sommet des chefs d'Etat et de gouvernement Rio+20 sur le développement durable. The rest is here: Rio+20 : l'UE critique le "manque d'ambition" du nouveau projet

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RIO DE JANEIRO, Jun 17 2012 (IPS) - It's not true that developing countries conditioned the inclusion of the green economy in the final document at Rio+20 on clearly defined provisions for financing, the head of the Venezuelan delegation, Claudia Salerno, told TerraViva. Read the original post: RIO+20: Developing Countries Accept Green Economy*

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They come with speeches, placards, power point presentations and drums. Some with body paint and bows and arrows. Others with suits and business plans. Almost all driven by a desire for radical change More here: Rio+20 People's summit gathers pace

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RIO DE JANEIRO, Jun 17 2012 (IPS) - When world leaders from over 100 countries wind up their three-day Rio+20 summit in Brazil next week, they will leave behind the shattered remains of a slew of proposals that never got off the ground. See the original post here: New Set of Sustainable Development Goals Looks Beyond 2015*

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[RIO DE JANEIRO] The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has launched a consultation with developing countries on green growth - just as these countries have been criticising the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) negotiations for being disproportionately dominated by the idea. Read the original here: OECD launches 'green economy' consultation with developing countries

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The Prince of Wales has warned of the "catastrophic" consequences of inaction on issues such as climate change, at a UN sustainability conference in Brazil. See the article here: Rio+20: Prince Charles in climate change warning

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By JULIA REYNOLDS – Herald Staff Writer – 06/16/2012 Just as your eyes glaze over, you see the ads on late-night TV. You’ve been arrested, but don’t worry: “We’ll get you out. We’ll get you through ... See original here: California – Monterey County judges raise bail rates, already among highest in state

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Huffington Post – June 16, 2012 At half past 5 on a cold, cloudy April morning, Ed Olexa kneels by his front door, sorting through stacks of case files for the coming day’s hearings. Olexa works ... Read the original post: Pennsylvania Public Defenders Rebel Against Crushing Caseloads

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By GENE JOHNSON – The Associated Press – June 15, 2012 The state Supreme Court is limiting the number of cases public defenders can handle — but this could increase costs to local governments with tight ... See more here: Washington State high court limits public-defender caseloads