The official logo of Rio+20

The logo for the Conference was designed by the Graphic Design Unit of the United Nations Department of Public Information in New York. The logo shows the three components of sustainable development – social equity, economic growth and environmental protection – connected in the shape of a globe. The three colours blend into each other, indicating the interconnectedness of the different components. The words "United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development" appear below the logo, together with the informal name of the event, "Rio+20".

A handbook was in order to assist in the use of the logo. Click here to read the handbook (In Portuguese).

Logo Use Guidelines and Waiver of Liability Form

The Rio+20 logo is available in the six official United Nations languages: English, French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic and Chinese; as well as in Portuguese. Stakeholders are encouraged to translate the text into other languages, but shall state clearly that they are solely responsible for the accuracy of the translation. They should further acknowledge that the United Nations shall not assume any responsibility or liability arising from the translated text.

Any non-UN entity wishing to use the Rio+20 logo for information and or fund-raising purposes must submit a signed waiver of liability form to the Rio+20 Secretariat via email to uncsd2012@un.org.

Please see the distinct versions of the logo and access the use guidelines and waiver of liability form

Handbook of the Rio+20 Seal

The Secretariat of Social Communications of the Presidency of the Republic has created a specific seal for advertising pieces and promotional materials related to the Rio+20 Conference, developed by bodies and organizations taking part in the System of Communications of the Federal Executive Branch (SICOM).

The promotional seal has the purpose of symbolically highlighting the Rio+20 Conference and strengthening the position of the Government: “To grow, include, protect”. It must be applied in accordance with the context of the piece of information, reserving the spaces for the signatures and for institutional branding. Please check the seal and its user handbook here.

Please see also the user handbook of the Brazilian Government logo (In Portuguese).