ALERT: UN Reaps Sustainability Pledges Worth $513 Billion in Rio from governments and companies for projects aimed at reducing the strain on the planet’s resources
'The 692 individual commitments from govts are for projects that cut fossil fuel use, boost renewable energy, conserve water & alleviate poverty...UN said the voluntary pledges will be central legacy of Rio+2...They may accomplish more than the official accord from the meeting...'These huge numbers give a sense of scale & growth of investment going into sustainable development,' said UN Sec-Gen Ban Ki-moon
