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 ChowdhuryChief ModeratorEquityBD

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

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

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.

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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