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Korea to train environmental officials from developing countries
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Govt to implement Rio document
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25 June 2012
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NGOs aim for a bigger role in sustainability
Food & Agriculture
Ocean experts plan to salvage Rio+20 disappointment
24 June 2012
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Rio summit panned as waste
23 June 2012
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UN reaps sustainability pledges worth $513 billion in Rio
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692 voluntary agreements reached at Rio+20
22 June 2012
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UN chief unveils clean energy pledges, investments
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Yudhoyono asks all countries to adopt green economy
21 June 2012
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Maldives shuns CO2 tax seeking tourist cash to make cuts
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UN sustainability drive draws China, Bolivia criticism
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Wen urges co-op on sustainable development
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Lee beefs up green growth drive
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Lee, Gillard vow to work on GGGI
19 June 2012
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