Publication archives

Apr 28, 2011

Excessive Speculation in Agriculture Commodities

Foreword
Apr 27, 2011

Multi-lateralizing G-20 commitments on the commodity derivatives market: Two very modest proposals

Apr 27, 2011

The hype versus the reality of carbon markets and land-based offsets: Lessons for the new Africa carbon exchange

by
Shefali Sharma
Minneapolis, April 21, 2011 — The Africa Carbon Exchange (ACX) was launched in Nairobi on March 24; yet only two days before, Bloomberg headlines announced “Global Carbon Credits Die as Smart Money Backs Indian RECs (Renewable Energy Certificates).”1 While the ACX is positioning itself to be the
Apr 25, 2011

Fair trade, supply and demand, and Peace Coffee

When IATP started Peace Coffee in 1996, its position as the country's first certified 100-percent organic and fair-trade coffee company was more than just a first—it was the central idea behind the company. Peace Coffee's use of fair-trade, organic green coffee beans helps connect farmer cooperatives around the world to consumers.
Apr 22, 2011

Lessons for Africa's carbon exchange

by
Ben Lilliston
Later this month, carbon market investors will gather in Nairobi at a meeting hosted by the World Bank's International Finance Corporation.
Apr 22, 2011

Visit Healthy Legacy at Living Green Expo MN 2011

Visit us in the Healthy Kids, Healthy Families Zone located in the 4H building at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds.
Apr 21, 2011

IATP announces the 2011–2013 Food and Community Fellows

The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) is pleased to announce the selection of 14 new Food and Community Fellows. The 2011–2013 class of fellows is a mix of grassroots advocates, thought leaders, writers and entrepreneurs.
Apr 19, 2011

Agriculture in rural India: How will it cope with free trade?

by
Shefali Sharma
IATP's Shefali Sharma is part of a delegation visiting rural areas in India to assess the human rights impacts of the country's trade and investment policies.You can view her previous post here.