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Mountains, a priority for a planet under pressure and for Switzerland

Fact sheet Rio+20

Mountains provide vital goods and services for the benefit of all humankind, helping to support sustainable development and to move the world towards a greener economy. But mountains face challenges that threaten the provision of these goods and services. The global community must act – a new agenda for mountain development is urgently required.

Mountains, a priority for a planet under pressure and for Switzerland

Factsheets for a policy of sustainability

From 20 to 22 June 2012 presidents and prime ministers from all over the world will meet at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development Rio+20. The name of the conference – Rio+20 – refers to the UN conference that took place in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) 20 years ago. The main target of the Rio+20 conference is to renew the political engagement for sustainable development. With regard to Rio+20 there will be a scientific preparatory conference entitled “Planet under Pressure” in London from 26 to 29 March 2012. There, representatives from politics and science will meet.

In view of this conference, the Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT) prepares factsheets in collaboration with Swiss researchers on topics relevant for Rio+20. The factsheets summarize the state of knowledge and give policy recommendations, both for the international level and Switzerland.

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