Water

Submission Note on the Right to Water to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights sought input from stakeholders in conducting the detailed study on the scope and content of the relevant human rights obligations related to equitable access to safe drinking water and sanitation under international human rights instruments. The purpose of the submission is three-fold:

Alternatives to Genetic Modification in Solving Water Scarcity

The theme of the 14th email conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Biotechnology Forum, which took place between March 5 and April 1, 2007, was "Coping with water scarcity in developing countries: What role for agricultural biotechnologies?". The electronic forum on Biotechnology in Food and Agriculture was held on March 29, 2007.

Water Crisis and Food Sovereignty from a Gender Perspective

Over the past two generations, irrigation-intensive agriculture has been widely promoted as the solution to food security challenges faced by the developing world. While irrigation-intensive agriculture has helped in some contexts, it looks less feasible as a solution when examined from the perspective of the growing water crisis.

NAMA 11 Statement at General Council, February 2007

NAMA 11 Statement at General Council, February 2007

A Row to Hoe

A study on the impact of trade liberalization on women throughout the world focusing on the food system, agricultural markets and human rights.

Reducing Nutrients in the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico

Any effective solution to Gulf hypoxia will likely involve a com

Comment on Bottled Water as an Alternative Compliance Option for NTNC Water Systems (currently regulated under SDW Act)

This is a statement Mr. Cohen made on behalf of SANIPLAN at the EPA Listening Session on Dec 12, 2006, during the Public Comment section scheduled at the end of the day. Resolve, Inc., the conflict resolution group, that hosted the Listening session will prepare a report on the same.

Democratic Sweep in U.S. Congress and the Doha Round

In November, the U.S. mid-term elections resulted in a major shift in the Congress. Most notably, the Democrats now control both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and are much more likely to challenge the U.S. Trade Representative.

Is a Green Revolution for Africa the answer?

Water Use by Ethanol Plants: Potential Challenges

The shortage of available water could become the Achilles heel of the ethanol boom if more efficient use of water isn't made a priority, according to a new report by IATP.