THEFUTURE WE WANTI.Our Common Vision1.We, the heads of State and Government and high level representatives,having met at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 20-22 June 2012, with fullparticipation of civil society, renew our commitment to sustainabledevelopment, and to ensure the promotion of economically, sociallyand environmentally sustainable future for our planet and for presentand future generations.2.Eradicating poverty is the greatest global challenge facing the worldtoday and an indispensable requirement for sustainable development.In this regard we are committed to free humanity from poverty andhunger as a matter of urgency.3.We therefore acknowledge the need to further mainstream sustainabledevelopment at all levels integrating economic, social andenvironmental aspects and recognizing their interlinkages, so as toachieve sustainable development in all its dimensions.4.We recognize that poverty eradication, changing unsustainable andpromoting sustainable patterns of consumption and production, andprotecting and managing the natural resource base of economic andsocial development are the overarching objectives of and essentialrequirements for sustainable development. We also reaffirm the needto achieve sustainable development by: promoting sustained, inclusiveand equitable economic growth, creating greater opportunities forall, reducing inequalities, raising basic standards of living;fostering equitable social development and inclusion; and promotingintegrated and sustainable management of natural resources andecosystems that supports interaliaeconomic, social and human development while facilitating ecosystemconservation, regeneration and restoration and resilience in the faceof new and emerging challenges.5.We reaffirm our commitment to making every effort to accelerate theachievement of the internationally agreed development goals,including the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015.6.We recognize that people are at the center of sustainable developmentand in this regard, we strive for a world which is just, equitableand inclusive, and we commit to work together to promote sustainedand inclusive economic growth, social development, environmentalprotection and thereby to benefit all.7.We reaffirm that we continue to be guided by the purposes andprinciples of the Charter of the United Nations, and with fullrespect for international law and its principles.8.We also reaffirm the importance of freedom, peace and security,respect for all human rights, including the right to development andthe right to an adequate standard of living, including the right tofood, the rule of law, gender equality and womens empowerment andthe overall commitment to just and democratic societies fordevelopment.9.We reaffirm the importance of the Universal Declaration of HumanRights, as well as other international instruments relating to humanrights and international law. We emphasize the responsibilities ofall States, in conformity with the Charter of the United Nations, torespect, protect and promote human rights and fundamental freedomsfor all, without distinction of any kind to race, colour, sex,language or religion, political or other opinion, national or socialorigin, property, birth, disability or other status.10.We acknowledge that democracy, good governance and the rule of law,at the national and international levels, as well as an enablingenvironment are essential for sustainable development, includingsustained and inclusive economic growth, social development,environmental protection and the eradication of poverty and hunger.We reaffirm that to achieve our sustainable development goals. Weneed institutions at all levels that are effective, transparent,accountable and democratic.11.We reaffirm our commitment to strengthening international cooperationto address the persistent challenges related to sustainabledevelopment for all, in particular in developing countries. In thisregard, we reaffirm the need to achieve economic stability