Why send a group of students half way around the world to Rio+ 20? – because the future needs them there.
By Ken Cline Language pertaining to the interests of future generations is found in dozens of international agreements and proclamations. From the original definition of sustainable development in the Brundtland Report to the treaties signed in Rio 20 years ago, safeguarding the interests of future generations has been a central tenet of international environmental law practice and sustainable...