This Roundtable gathers *experts from UN DESA, UNCTAD and UNEP together with representatives from civil society and governments* to discuss the necessity of equity, fairness and justice in sustainable development, and to consider possible measures for *promoting equity within and between countries, and between generations.*IBON, ITUC and UMC are hoping that this Roundtable can help inform the discussions and negotiations for the outcome document for Rio+20.

*About the* *Rights for Sustainability Initiative*

The R4S Initiative serves as a platform for groups and individuals who support the promotion of a rights-based approach to sustainable development as a way of ensuring that inter- and intra-generational equity and justice are central considerations in the agenda of Rio+20 and beyond.