13 July 2011
UNCSD Secretariat Announces Social Media Activities
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The Secretariat announced plans to organize discussion forums on the themes of the Conference and other cross-cutting issues, a picture contest, and the opportunity to send world leaders a message, using social media.

Rio+2011 July 2011: The Secretariat of the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD, or Rio+20) has announced plans to organize social media activities using Facebook, Twitter, and the UNCSD website.

According to the Secretariat, activities will include discussion forums on the themes of the Conference and other cross-cutting issues, a picture contest, and the opportunity to send world leaders a message. The Secretariat suggests “liking” the Rio+20 Facebook page and following the process on Twitter. [Rio+20 Facebook Page] [Rio+20 Twitter Feed] [Rio+20 Website]