Dr Joe Smith argues that the reality of creating a sustainable global society will be more difficult that then formal rhetoric of global conferences.

Transcript -- Global Sweden – no thanks

Is it possible to eradicate poverty? What steps should be taken to ensure an environmentally sustainable future for our planet? Rio+20 is a United Nations conference that draws in participation from all over the world attracting members of governments, the private sector as well as NGO’s amongst the thousands of guests who attend. The primary reason being to develop strategies to reduce poverty, advance social equity and ensure environmental protection as we look to the future. In this collection Open University academics reflect on its progress and prospects, and demonstrate that international gatherings of political leaders are not (fortunately?) the only game in town.

Share Transcript -- Global Sweden – no thanks

Sign up to save your podcasts

Transcript -- Global Sweden – no thanks

Transcript -- Global Sweden – no thanks

More shows like Rio+20 - United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development - for iPod/iPhone

Reading Political Philosophy: From Machiavelli to Mill - Audio

Exploring babies' and young children's development and learning - Audio

Beginners’ Chinese - Audio

Human trafficking: Modern day slavery? - for iPod/iPhone

Sport and exercise psychology - for iPod/iPhone

Croeso: beginners' Welsh - Audio

Cory Doctorow: Computer and Internet Regulation - Audio

Art history: modern and contemporary - for iPad/Mac/PC

Andante: beginners' Italian - Audio

Patterns of Life - for iPod/iPhone