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(CNN) -- Scientists in the Arctic have discovered the largest ever under-ice bloom of phytoplankton, likening the discovery to "finding the Amazon rainforest in the middle of the Mojave Desert." See the original post: Melting Arctic 'blooms' with algae

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At the age of 12, she silenced the world for six minutes at the first UN Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. 20 years later, Canadian Severn Cullis-Suzuki has made her name known, and her voice heard. Go here to see the original: 'Rio girl' Severn Cullis-Suzuki 20 years on

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TOKYO, Jun 10, 2012 (IPS) - Leading Japanese ecologists are pushing for the concept of environmental "ethics" to influence the upcoming Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, an approach they contend will foster accountability towards sustainable development. More: Ethics for an 'Ecological Civilisation'

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UNITED NATIONS, Jun 9, 2012 (IPS) - When the heavily hyped three-day U.N. Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD) comes to a close in Rio de Janeiro Jun. 22, what would be the yardstick to measure its successes and failures? Read the rest here: How Would You Measure Success at the Rio Summit?

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Last month ten African nations, led by Botswana, pledged to incorporate "natural capital" into their economies. View post: Ten African nations pledge to transform their economies to take nature into account

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[NEW DELHI] An absence of strong scientific and policy research in developing countries has stifled their ability to contribute to Rio+20 debates, according to some South Asian development policy analysts. Read the original here: Rio+20 solutions too Northern, say South Asian analysts

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The launch of a science news service for Africa could improve the quality and relevance of the continent's media coverage of scientific research, according to a report. See the original post here: Africa needs a science news service, says report

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Fifteen countries and territories are meeting in Noumea this week to discuss how climate change will affect Pacific fisheries and how they can ensure fishing and aquaculture will continue contributing to their food security, livelihoods and community development. Read this article: Climate change and fishing in the Pacific

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Building on decades of experience in sustainable development, Henkel is intensifying its cooperation with all stakeholders to develop viable solutions for the future Read the original here: 20 years after Rio 1992: company initiatives do make a difference

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BRUSSELS, June 11 (Reuters) - Tiny amounts of unapproved genetically modified organisms (GMOs) will be permitted in food imports to the European Union under draft rules due to be proposed shortly by the bloc's executive, EU officials said on Monday. View post: EU plans to let traces of unapproved GMOs in food