Rio+20 – Conference on Sustainable Development: The future we want 2012, para. 128
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We recognize that improving energy efficiency, increasing the share of renewable energy and cleaner and energy-efficient technologies are important for sustainable development, including in addressing climate change. We also recognize the need for energy efficiency measures in urban planning, buildings and transportation and in the production of goods and services and the design of products. We also recognize the importance of promoting incentives in favour of, and removing disincentives to, energy efficiency and the diversification of the energy mix, including promoting research and development in all countries, including developing countries.
Legal status
Negotiated soft law
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
Declaration / Confererence outcome document
Means of adoption
Consensus
Topic(s)
Environment
Person(s) affected
All
Year
2012
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Other
Reference
Rio+20 – Conference on Sustainable Development: The future we want (2012), A/RES/66/288, Annex, para. 128.