Environment

Third International Conference of Via Campesina Opens in India

Today the Third International Conference of Via Campesina opened in Bangalore, India, with 110 delegates (men and women) from 40 countries around the world representing hundreds of farm and indigenous peoples' organisations.

IUCN Launches $30 Million Initiative for Fresh Water

Amman, Jordan, 5.10.00 (IUCN) - IUCN launches an ambitious freshwater programme consisting of 24 projects worldwide at the 2nd World Conservation Congress in Amman today.

Will the WTO "Choke" on Asbestos?

CIEL, WWF-International | September 19, 2000 HEALTHY RESULT, TOXIC LOGIC

Contaminent Found in Taco Bell Shells

FOOD SAFETY COALITION DEMANDS RECALL BY TACO BELL, PHILIP MORRIS Genetically engineered corn not approved for human consumption may be in other products, too

World Bank, IMF Policymakers Meet Amid Good Times, Bitter Protests

Agence France Presse / Nathaniel Harrison WASHINGTON, Sept 17 (AFP) - Sober-suited World Bank and IMF policymakers open an annual round of discussions next week in Prague, where their projections of flourishing global growth will be bitterly dismissed by protesters who insist the two institutions do more harm than good.

An International Investment Regime? Issues of Sustainability

The International Institute for Sustainable Development has released a new book by Senior Fellow Konrad von Moltke: "An International Investment Regime? Issues of Sustainability."

Addressing Climate Change and Providing New Opportunities for Farmers

Climate change mitigation can result in many benefits including greater valuation for environmental services provided by agriculture and regeneration of rural communities. This report takes a look at the possibilities for farmers and presents policy recommendations to make this a reality.

Gore Trade Advisers Propose Setting Up WTO-Like Global Environment Organization

Inside US Trade September 13, 2000

Billion Dollar NAFTA Challenge to California MTBE Ban

Environmental Data Services | By Cat Lazaroff | September 11, 2000 WASHINGTON, DC - An international tribunal has begun considering a claim that the United States must pay a foreign investor almost $1 billion because of a California measure to prevent water contamination.

Industry and Ag Reps Seek to Limit Environmental Review of Trade Pacts

Inside US Trade - Vol. 18, No. 35