Canada encouraged by the outcomes at Rio+20 Conference on sustainable development
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, June 22, 2012 /CNW/ – Today, Canada’s Environment Minister, the Honourable Peter Kent, delivered Canada’s country statement on the final day of the Rio+20 United Nations Conference on sustainable development.
“Canada is pleased with the positive outcome at Rio+20, and we are ready to do our part,” said Minister Kent. “The result is clear; there is ‘no one size fits all’ solution to enhancing global sustainability and we will only achieve our collective goals through collaboration.”
The Conference was successful in renewing global support for sustainable development, one of Canada’s main goals heading into Rio+20. This includes the recognition of green economy as a tool for achieving sustainable development and the strengthening of the United Nations Environment Program. But it also highlighted the importance for all members of society to work together to achieve sustainable development, the key role of partnerships, and of international cooperation.
