”The American way of life is not up for negotiation” – not even when life itself for people and other species is at stake. This is the core of the American contribution to global sustainable development. The USA has worked hard to weaken the plan of action throughout the preparatory process of the Summit and is now showing its final contempt for the international community by not sending its highest representative to the negotiations. President Bush stays at home, cozy at his ranch, while millions of peoples’ lives are at stake in the complicated process of finding a way to global sustainable development.

This is not good enough. This is not sustainable.

Policy Issues
The preparation of the Summit has officially brought forward only two significant political agendas. The African New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) and the Danish suggestion of a Global Deal. The American agenda has not been brought officially forward, but it is clear to all, that it is all about protecting the status quo of the American way of life – whatever the cost to the rest of the world. More details on this will soon be revealed on the RIO10 website where you will find more about NEPAD and Global Deal.

Check http://www.rio10.dk for up to date information on the Summit and the agendas.

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