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The website of Friends of the Earth International - the world's largest grassroot's environmental network
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tackling gmo contamination - making segregation and identity preservation a reality
- Friends of the Earth International, June 2005: Tackling contamination: Implementing segregation and identity preservation strategies . The introduction of GMOs and the ongoing contamination cases have generated huge concern among the public worldwide. In this context, the demands to guarantee GMO free production and measures to prevent contamination have continued to grow. In order to keep non-GMO products separated from GMOs it is necessary to implement “segregation”, and “identity preservation” strategies.
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TalkingTrade 5 bulletin
- The trade environment and sustainability campaign Friends of the Earth International, 2005: Welcome to talking trade 5 the bulletin of friends of the earth international trade environment and sustainability program. this issue is packed with news about actions, trade negotiations and more.
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Stop Genitic Contamination - Bt10 leaflet
- Friends of the Earth International, 2005: This leaflet is about when in December 2004 Syngenta told the US government that it had made a mistake. It had been selling the wrong GMO to American farmers for four years. Instead of farmers planting the approved Bt11 insect resistant GMO maize they had been actually growing and exporting Bt10, an experimental maize not approved anywhere in the world.
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StarLink Genetically Engineered Corn in the Food Supply - chronology
- Friends of the Earth International, February 2005: Sequence of events regarding the introduction of StarLink's genetically engineered corn into mainstream food supply after it was approved only for animal consumption in April 1998. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) refused to approve StarLink for human consumption due to scientific concerns that it could trigger food allergies (Washington Post)
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What you need to know about ‘NAMA’ - Final
- Friends of the Earth International,October 2004: Why the WTO’s non-agricultural market access negotiations threaten both environment and development
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The European Investment Bank: Basic Facts - factsheet 2
- The EIB Campaign Coalition coordinated by CEE Bankwatch Network and Friends of the Earth International, September 2004: The EIB states that its mission is to further the objectives of the EU by making long term finance available for sound investment.
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strategic guide: strategic tips for filing complaints with international financial institutions
- Friends of the Earth International and International Accountability Project, April 2004: This brochure is designed to provide an overview of some strategic considerations at stake in deciding whether to file a claim to the World Bank Inspection Panel, or to utilize any of the accountability mechanisms at other international financial institutions. It also provides guidance for claimants and their allies on navigating the process and strategic engagement after a claim has been filed.
- Life as Commerce
- Report on a side event on the impacts of the commodification of biological and cultural diversity organized by the Global Forest Coalition, in cooperation with the World Rainforest Movement, Oilwatch and Friends of the Earth International
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Flying with Big Business: The European Investment Bank and The Aviation Industry
- A report by Friends of the Earth International & CEE Bankwatch Network with contributions from Milieudefensie, Za Zemiata and HACAN ClearSkies, November 2003: The report examines the European Investment Bank’s (EIB) financial supporting of the aviation industry and looks closely at three case studies: 1. Schiphol Airport Extension, The Netherlands 2. Heathrow Airport Extension, United Kingdom 3. Sofia Airport, Bulgaria
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Extracts from the EIR draft report version II
- Friends of the Earth International, August 2003: From chapters 7, 8, 9: CONVERGING ISSUES AND DIVERGING VIEWS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS from the World Bank Groups Environmental Impact Report.
