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UNCTAD was called upon early to assist in the UNCSD Rio+20 preparatory process, specifically in the analysis of the trade and development dimensions of the transition toward greener and more equitable economies. During the last two years, UNCTAD has been actively convening several expert meetings and produced quality research in order to promote a better understanding and unveil critical policy issues on the role of trade in green economy in the context sustainable development and poverty eradication.

In order to continue and deepen its contribution to the UNCSD Rio+20 Summit as well as in the implementation of its outcomes, UNCTAD is organising a series of side events. The organization of these side events has been lead by the Trade, Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Branch of UNCTAD jointly with key governmental, Intergovernmental, private sector and civil society partners. These side events include the following:

- The BioTrade Congress (18 June 2012),

- The biofuelfs side-event titled “No One-Size-Fits-All: Exploring New Sustainable and Socially Inclusive Biofuels Experiences in Developing and Least Developed Countries” (19 June 2012),

- The green economy side-event titled “Building green economies: Moving from negotiations to capacity building?UNCTAD’s technical cooperation responses to the Rio+20 Summit” (20 of June 2012).

All three-side events can be viewed in more detail in the above tabs. For those interested in participating in these events please register in advance by clicking and filling relevant information at the registration tab (The BioTrade Conference is an invitation only event).

Logistics

Briefing on Logistics by Brazil: Rio+20 The Conference