[Video] Sounds from Rio + Social

[Video] Sounds from Rio + Social

Pierce Freelon and Apple Juice Kid, adjunct professors in UNC-Chapel Hill's music department, demonstrated a mini beat-making session at Rio + … [Read more...]

Greenpeace at the People’s Summit in Downtown Rio

Greenpeace at the People’s Summit in Downtown Rio

Greenpeace, the largest independent direct-action environmental organization in the world, is having a huge presence at Rio + 20 both literally and … [Read more...]

Future We Want and Rio +  20 at Museu de Arte Moderna Rio de Janeiro

Future We Want and Rio + 20 at Museu de Arte Moderna Rio de Janeiro

The Museu de Arte Moderna Rio de Janeiro  is hosting exhibits in conjunction with Rio + 20, the United Nations Conference for Sustainable … [Read more...]

Elders + Youngers: What They Learn From One Another

Elders + Youngers: What They Learn From One Another

Here at Rio + Social in Brazil one of the most fascinating panels all day has been the Elders + Youngers panel where, as its name suggests, was a … [Read more...]

[Quote] On Using Social Media Activism Effectively

[Quote] On Using Social Media Activism Effectively

Oftentimes people will tweet or use other social media tools to spread the word about the issues and causes that mean the most to them. According to … [Read more...]

[Quotes] How Can We Use Social Media to Its Utmost Potential?

[Quotes] How Can We Use Social Media to Its Utmost Potential?

The main question today at Rio + Social is how can we use social media to its utmost. As a community of mothers who uses social media every day to … [Read more...]

[Photos] Rio + Social Before the Event

[Photos] Rio + Social Before the Event

Before Rio + Social began here are a few photos of the attendees coming in and media getting situated.  The UN Foundation along with its partners … [Read more...]

Rio + 20: How Rio is Upgrading Its Urban Slums

Rio + 20: How Rio is Upgrading Its Urban Slums

Even while staying in Copacabana instead of Barra where most of the Rio + 20 activities are happening this week there is still ample opportunity to … [Read more...]

Headed to Brazil, Covering Rio + Social, Rio + 20 This Week

Headed to Brazil, Covering Rio + Social, Rio + 20 This Week

Tomorrow we will be headed to Rio to attend Rio + Social on Tuesday with 500 other influencers who use social media for social good. I am particularly … [Read more...]