Photograph by: Chandra BhushanSee also: Action at Rio
Demonstrations were held protesting degradation of ecosystems, including that of the Brazilian rainforests, and the growing influence of capitalism Photograph by: Chandra BhushanSee also: Action at Rio
Photograph by: Chandra BhushanSee also: Action at Rio
The people's summit took place in marquees, tents and canopies Photograph by: Chandra BhushanSee also: Action at Rio
Photograph by: Chandra BhushanSee also: Action at Rio
A model of Statue of Liberty installed by the protesters Photograph by: Chandra BhushanSee also: Action at Rio
Photograph by: Chandra BhushanSee also: Action at Rio
Photograph by: Chandra BhushanSee also: Action at Rio
The Peoples' Summit at Flamengo Park in Rio was on while the official negotiations between governments were going on at Rio Centro. The peoples' event was organised by civil society groups, environmentalists, indigenous tribes and NGOs to push people's agenda for a sustainable future. The theme of this summit: "Come reinvent the world" Photograph by: Chandra BhushanSee also: Action at Rio
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