Mike Levin: “I and my colleague from Michigan, Senator Stabenow, are submitting a resolution recognizing the City of Ann Arbor…”

“I and my colleague from Michigan, Senator Stabenow, are submitting a resolution recognizing the City of Ann Arbor, Michigan and its residents for their dedication to building a community that respects the environment, promotes social well-being and creates economic vitality. The City of Ann Arbor is hosting the U.S. and Canadian Municipal Leaders Rio+10 Preparatory Meeting for United Nations-sponsored 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development. The 2002 World Summit marks the ten-year anniversary of the United Nation's Conference on Environment and Development, better known as the Earth Summit. The Earth Summit, held in 1992 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, built wide political and popular support for environmental protection and sustainable development. Local leaders from across the world will gather at the 2002 World Summit to assess progress and examine barriers to the implementation of the Rio agreements. The Summit and preparatory meetings will generate new momentum for and renew our commitment to ensuring a viable future for our planet.”