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Speakers: Chair: Antonio Oposa Jnr, Filipino Environmental Lawyer Dr. Sándor Fülöp, Deputy Parliamentary Commissioner for Future Generations, Hungary Dr. Maja Göpel, Director Future Justice, World Future Council Ignacio Packer, Secretary General, Terre des Hommes International Federation Mirian Vilela, Executive Director, Earth Charter International Secretariat Felix Beck, Rio+Twenties, Board Member Rio+20 Side event for Government Delegates, International Organisations, Major Groups and Stakeholders Social Justice for Future Generations People from around the world will be watching for their leaders to make the right decisions at Rio which bring dignity, wellbeing and prosperity to all, and in so doing sets a strong legacy for generations to come. This event brings together a broad perspective, to hear from high level speakers sharing their views on safeguarding a sustainable future - an essential requirement to ensure a meaningful outcome at Rio+20. We will discuss the possible Rio outcomes and what they mean for child and youth representatives (Rio+twenties, terre des hommes) , representatives of networks committed to social justice, the rights of nature (Earth Charter Initiative), practitioners in the field of future generations (Ombudspersons) and internationally recognized authorities on future justice governance (World Future Council).
