Scene @ Rio+20 with the Ri+20 Pacific Media Team

15 June 2012, Rio de Janeiro - The Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development is an historic event marking the 20th anniversary of the 1992 Earth Summit which led to three vital UN conventions; the Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD), the Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), and the Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

With over 50,000 participants expected to attend, the conference venues have been bustling with activity, especially around exhibits and side events. Here are some scenes from Rio+20.



Brianna Fruean with a Amanda Martin from Brazil during the arts activity at the Youth Blast Rio+20



One of the art messages from the Youth Blast Rio+20 featured at the entrance of the Conference venue

Delegates making their way to the RioCentro Conference building

The gateway to the conference where passes are scanned before allowing entrance

Isl delegates in front of the entrance

An exhbition showcasing SIDS prominently featured in the Conference venue

 

Sign board above one of the entrances announcing events, meetings, times and venues

 

The welcoming committee at Athletes Park, across from the RioCentro Conference Venue

A pavilion at Athletes Park made from crates

One of the many pavilions at Athletes Park