Media Advisory (HQ): EPA Administrator Jackson Participates in the Rio+20 UN Conference on Sustainable Development

CONTACT: Stacy Kika (News Media Only) kika.stacy@epa.gov 202-564-0906 202-564-4355 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2012 EPA Administrator Jackson Participates in the Rio+20 UN Conference on Sustainable Development WASHINGTON – Tuesday, June 19, to Friday, June 22, 2012, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa P. Jackson will join international policy-makers, business leaders and youth leaders at the UN Rio+20 Conference on Sustainable Development. Discussions will focus on actions individuals, institutions, governments, and the private sector can take to achieve environmental protection, social development and economic prosperity over the next 20 years. At the conference, Administrator Jackson will participate in a number of activities intended to expand the conversation on environmentalism, support the development of greener economies and smarter cities and protect human health. Tuesday, June 19, 2012 10:00- 11:00 a.m.* Rio + C40: Megacity Mayors Taking Action on Climate Change event featuring Mayor Bloomberg, Mayor Paes, Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, and Dr. Judith Rodin Location: Copacabana Fort, Copacabana, RJ Wednesday, June 20, 2012 12:30-2:00 p.m. Keynote at the US Center: Re-investing in Our Communities: the U.S.-Brazil Joint Initiative on Urban Sustainability with EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson and Brazilian Environment Minister Izabella Teixeira Location: US Center, Athlete’s Park, RJ 3:00-4:30 p.m. Participation as the US Representative in the Ceremonial Opening of Rio+20 Location: RioCentro, RJ 5:45-6:15 p.m.   Keynote at the US Center: US Water Partnership with EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson Location: US Center, Athlete’s Park, RJ 9:00-10:00 p.m. Reception and Remarks in honor of The Joint Initiative on Urban Sustainability: Building Greener Economies and Smarter Cities (invite only) Location: Palácio da Cidade, 360 São Clemente Street, Botafogo, RJ Thursday, June 21, 2012 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.    Keynote at the US Center: The Future We Want Location: US Center, Athlete’s Park, Rio de Janeiro 2:00-3:00 p.m.   Advancing Public-Private Partnerships for Deforestation-Free / Sustainable Agriculture Location: The Windsor Barra Hotel, Avenida Lucio Costa, 2630, Barra Da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro 3:00-6:00 p.m.   Rio+20 High-Level Roundtable Location: RioCentro, Rio de Janeiro Friday, June 22, 2012 10:00-11:00 a.m. Participation as the US Representative at the Plenary Session of Rio+20 Location: RioCentro, Rio de Janeiro 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.    High-Level Panel on the Climate and Clear Air Coalition Location: RioCentro, Rio de Janeiro These events are open to the press. Media should RSVP to the Department of State at rio20@state.gov. Events at the US Center will be live streamed at http://conx.state.gov/event/rio20/. EPA Hashtag: #EPARio EPA at Rio+20: http://www.epa.gov/international/io/rio20 U.S. Government at Rio+20: http://www.state.gov/rio20 * All times are BRT; +1hr EDT     R110 Note: If a link above doesn't work, please copy and paste the URL into a browser.   View all news releases related to miscellaneous topics You can view or update your subscriptions or e-mail address at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. All you will need is your e-mail address. If you have any questions or problems e-mail support@govdelivery.com for assistance.  This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.    This email was sent to elmasry.webmaster@gmail.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency · 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW · Washington DC 20460 · 202-564-4355