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biofuels-fuelling-destruction-latinamerica
This report looks at current and proposed developments in a number of Southern and Central American countries, all of which are scaling up agrofuel production at alarming rates to meet domestic and, increasingly, export demand to supply diesel and gasoline to Europe and the US.
Briefer on WB Climate Investment Funds_ES.pdf
¿Por qué oponerse a los Fondos de Inversión del Banco Mundial para el clima? Un documento informativo de ATI, junio de 2008
Briefer on WB Climate Investment Funds_EN.pdf
Why the World Bank Climate Investment Funds Should be Stopped. A FoEI Briefing, June 2008
the story of IIRSA
Latin American people versus mega infrastructure projects and trade negotiations with the European Union. May 2008
Harvesting Harm: Agrofuels as a False Solution to Climate Change and Poverty
Policy Brief on the Inter-American Development Bank Agrofuels Strategy (Friends of the Earth U.S,Friends of the Earth Brazil, Friends of the Earth Haiti) April 2008
who benefits from GM Crops? The rise in pesticide use
Biotechnology proponents claim that genetically modified (GM) crops are good for consumers, farmers and the environment, and that they are growing in popularity around the world. Unfortunately, journalists often report such claims as fact, without first subjecting them to critical scrutiny. As in past editions of "Who Benefits from GM Crops?" we here attempt to provide a nuanced, fact-based assessment of GM crops around the world, and to clear up common misconceptions about their nature and impacts. In this 2008 edition, we report on new trends and findings, particularly the rise in pesticide use with GM crops.
Losing Ground. The human rights impacts of oil palm plantation expansion in Indonesia.
The human rights impacts of oil palm plantation expansion in Indonesia. A report by Friends of the Earth England, Wales & Northern Ireland, LifeMosaic and Sawit Watch February 2008
Information Paper on Southern Ocean Vessel Issues
This paper sets forth information on the increased number and type of vessels operating in the Southern Ocean, and recent incidents. Given that IMO has designated the Southern Ocean a special area, the paper suggests subjects for the IMO to consider, including vessel ice-strengthening standards; banning use of heavier grade fuel oils; discharges of oily substances, sewage, graywater and waste; introduction of alien species through ballast water, hull fouling and other pathways; and establishment of a vessel traffic monitoring and information system for vessels operating in the Southern Ocean.
Who benefits from GM crops? 2008 executive summary
Biotechnology proponents claim that genetically modified (GM) crops are good for consumers, farmers and the environment, and that they are growing in popularity around the world. However, such claims are seldom subjected to scrutiny. As in past editions of “Who Benefits from GM Crops?” we here provide a fact-based assessment of GM crops around the world, and address common misconceptions about their impacts. In this 2008 edition, we report on new trends and findings, particularly the rise in pesticide use with GM crops.
policy practice pride & prejudice
Review of legal, environmental and social practices of oil palm plantation companies of the Wilmar Group in Sambas District, West Kalimantan (Indonesia)
