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dates reorganized to avoid jeopardizing the help of the 54 Commonwealth leaders, including David Cameron

Brazil reported the largest environmental summit in 20 years to avoid a confrontation with the Diamond Jubilee of Queen.

Rio Summit was scheduled for June 4-6, but was moved to June 20-22 to avoid jeopardizing the help of the 54 Commonwealth leaders, including David Cameron. But Cameron, who said last month that he would not participate, does not plan to attend, Downing Street said Monday, despite his promise to bring "the greenest government ever. "

Rio 20 is marked 20 years since the Rio Summit in 1992 original and is seen as an opportunity to renew political commitment to sustainable development and greening of the economy. A report by MPs last month called on Cameron to "walk the talk" and attend the summit.
Joan Walley, chairman of the environmental audit committee said. "The Earth Summit in Rio 20 is a vital opportunity for world leaders to take action to avoid a global crisis of the environment, but the financial situation means that the mind is focused elsewhere and there is a danger that the status quo may end up winning. The Prime Minister must lead by example. You could make a big difference, demonstrating its commitment to Rio +20 and let other world leaders know that staff will be present. "