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BANGKOK, Jun 26 2012 (IPS) - The just-ended United Nations sustainable development summit in Rio de Janeiro has exposed the discomfort that many developing Asian countries have over buzz words like 'green economy' and 'green growth' in development diplomacy. Here is the original post: Asia Sees Red Over 'Green Economy'

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Although agreement was not reached on policing international waters, some firm commitments were made in Brazil. Originally posted here: Ocean Advocates Find Silver Linings After Rio+20 Disappointment

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The UN secretary-general, Ban Ki-moon, has agreed to set up an international scientific advisory board to provide him with guidance on science-related issues, and enable him to provide advice to UN member states on such issues. Continued here: UNESCO to set up UN science advisory board

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Saving the trees - as beneficial as it would be to the changing climate - comes at a significant cost as a growing, wealthier population competes for food, says a new MIT study. Read the original post: Food or Forests?

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The Director General of Rwanda Natural Resources Authority has stated that the trend of land degradation, especially through deforestation in Eastern Province now poses danger to the country's economy and needs to be addressed immediately. Read more: Rwanda: Deforestation Alerts Signaled in Eastern Rwanda

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The European Union tempered its general disappointment over this weekend's Rio+20 U.N. climate summit by praising its endorsement of a "green economy." Original post: Disappointed EU cites Rio+20 bright spots

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[RIO DE JANEIRO] The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) ended last Friday (22 June) with an international agreement on the need for all countries to commit themselves to achieving sustainable development. Read the original: Scientists criticise lack of urgency in Rio+20 accord

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ScienceDaily (June 25, 2012) - A comprehensive study led by environmental toxicologists at the University of California, Santa Cruz, shows that California condors are continually exposed to harmful levels of lead, the principal source of that lead is ammunition, and lead poisoning from ammunition is preventing the recovery of the condor population. Read the rest here: Lead Poisoning...

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New Report: Outdoor Recreation Generates $646 Billion Annually, Employs 6.1 Million Americans Continue reading here: New Report: Outdoor Recreation Generates $646 Billion Annually, Employs 6.1 Million Americans

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20 June 2012: The Rio Conventions Pavilion convened for Gender Mainstreaming Day at the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD, or Rio+20). Follow this link: Rio Conventions Pavilion Highlights Progress in Gender Mainstreaming