“SD-Learning: Reaching sustainable development through knowledge” is a capacity building event consisting of multiple courses on sustainable development, such as food security and sustainable agriculture, energy access and efficiency, sound water and land management, sustainable cities, management of the oceans, improving resilience and disaster preparedness and transition to green economy. The courses seek to provide participants with practical knowledge and hands-on training from experts around the world. The full schedule of courses will be released April 2012. Participants are advised to register in advance in order to secure their participation. The call for proposals for courses is open until 28 February 2012.  

dates: 13-22 June 2012   location: Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro), Brazil   contact: UNCSD Secretariat   e-mail: uncsd2012@un.org   www: http://www.uncsd2012.org/rio20/index.php?page=view&nr=472&type=13&menu=23