Search
The revised first draft of the "modalities" paper, circulated to WTO member governments on 18 March 2003, ahead of the 25-31 March negotiations meetings. It is an evolution of the original based on the discussions in the 24-28 February negotiations meeting.
Since all plants can burn, it may seem counter-intuitive that some plants are more fire-resistant than others. Yet it's well known that some plants ignite more easily and burn hotter than others. You intuitively know this when you gather firewood and seek out hot-burning species like oak or madrone.
The breeder of a plant variety or the person to whom his right has been transferred (owner of the variety) may, by application for registration, obtain the exclusive right afforded by this Law to exploit the variety.
This study examines the distributional effects of agricultural policies using OECD structural data and support estimates to compare the distribution of support with that of output and income in OECD countries that have a wide diversity of structures and policy measures.
Living Here Magazine, Spring 2006
Peter Bundy is a certified forester who works with private landowners on stewardship plans, reforestation, harvesting, and habitat restoration projects. This file is an excerpt from his book.
An Atlantic Salmon Federation overview on possible outcomes over endangered Atlantic salmon and salmon farming.
An Atlantic Salmon Federation overview on possible outcomes over endangered Atlantic salmon and salmon farming.
This report chronicles the Middle Ground Collaborative and its development of an interactive exhibit to tour the state of Maine in an attempt to generate dialogue about the history and future of Maine's forest resources. It strives to produce a collective vision of the public's
connection to the forests of Maine.
The economy of Southeast Minnesota is being weakened as food is bought and sold in the region, an important new study reveals.
The House and Senate are currently considering a farm bill that would set federal policy for the next decade. But farmers may want to look elsewhere if they want to see change in the countryside.
The current debate on trade liberalization is accompanied by an increased concern about environmental and food safety issues leading to frictions of different country groups under the World Trade Organization (WTO). This discussion paper aims at shedding more light on some of the issues in the "trade and environment" debate.
The goal of sustainable development is a difficult one to begin with. Without the availability of adequate sources of financing it will remain an elusive one as well.
On 30th Jan 2002, the U.N. General Assembly proposed a "Draft outcome of the International Conference on Financing for Development". All the actions in the "Monterrey Consensus" point to acceleration of economic globalisation and widening of the gaps between rich and poor.
A tentative schedule for the civil society hearings on Financing for Development, November 5-9, 2000.
Remarks by Sophia Murphy on coherence in the Monterrey document, Monterrey, Mexico, 20 March 2002.