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 will also be encouraged to do the same such as ICLEI, UCLG, NRDC, 350.org, etc.
-== Regular UN Side Event ==
+== 5 Days of Ecocitizen Youth Action ==
-* Format
+* '''Format:''' On the ground community building with local youth of Rio's favela. This will demonstrate the power of the technology and social proposals being debuted at Rio 20+
-* Audience
+* '''Mozilla Involvement: ''' Technology supporter, on the ground volunteer support, financial supporter
+* '''Length:''' 5 days
+* '''Expected Audience: ''' 200-300 participants
+With the support of the Mega-Cities Project and local universities and
+organizations, the Ecocity - Ecocitizen  will host five concentrated days of
+Youth ecocity assessment, planning, visioning and on-the-ground actions in one
+or more of the favela communities in Rio, culminating in a grand celebration at
+a beautiful decommissioned fort in Leme overlooking the entire Rio de Janeiro
+cityscape. The Rio+20 Days of Eco-citizen Youth in Action will also provide an
+opportunity for ecocity consciousness raising among people at all levels of the
+political spectrum, by providing a direct connection between the Rio+20 decision
+making process and the lives of ordinary people who symbolize the hopes and
+dreams of the next generation.
 == Exhibit / Booth space ==
 * Format
 * Audience