1. SOCIAL WATCH R E P O R T 2 0 1 2 The Right To Future Key demand and observations: To establish the institution of an OMBUDSPERSON for INTERGENERATIONAL JUSTICE / future generations. Rezaul Karim Chowdhury Chief Moderator EquityBD

2.  Growing inequalities and unregulated finances are expropriating people everywhere  From their fair share in the benefits of global prosperity

3.  Since 2000, the BCI (Basic Capability Index) moved up to just 3 points (100 is the maximum value),  While world CO2 emissions, that had fallen in the last decade of the 20th century, moved from 4.1 tons per capita to 4.6 tons.  World trade and per capita income also grew faster than the social indicators

4. Analysis of Bangladesh situation in view of RIO Declaration Key Observations  There are historical absence of long-term planning and sustainable development efforts.  Overpopulation is the main cause of environmental degradation and resource depletion.  Rural to urban migration is one of the country’s biggest Concerns  Each year, 500,000 more people arrive in Dhaka.  The geographical imbalance in income has been accentuated  Dhaka controls about 70% of the country’s money supply and attracts almost 60% of total investment.

5. Analysis of Bangladesh situation in view of RIO Declaration Key Demands  International Court on Food Rights / Justice  New UN Charter and Body to take responsibility of Climate Forced Migrants  Developed countries should provide green technology to LDCs free of cost and without IPR as they are historically responsible for climate damages or making the climate unsustainable.  Govt. should take sustainable plan

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