Social movements, especially trade unions and landless workers, are blasting the “new green economy” proposed at Rio+20. “It is just a fresh coat of paint on the old predatory model,” charged unionists at the march of at least 50,000 people Wednesday along Avenida Brasil in RĂo de Janeiro.
The focus of discussions was the condemnation of “green capitalism”, the commodification of nature,  attacks on women’s rights, U.S. imperialism and transnational corporations.
The slogan “No One Owns Water”  reflects fears that the green economy will result in widespread  privatisation of water resources.
The avenue came alive with banners and bright red caps, in contrast to the green that tinted official government negotiations at Rio+20.
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