Maternal and Fetal Exposure to Pesticides Associated with GM Foods

An article in Reproductive Toxicology highlights the presence of pesticides associated with GM foods in pregnant and non-pregnant women. […]

Study Reviews Research Findings on GM Food Safety

A study published in the journal Environment International reviews the recent research findings regarding GM food safety. […]

Studies Show Animals Fed on GM Diet Face Organ Problems

A review of 19 studies finds that mammals fed on commercialized GM soybean and maize show signs of liver and kidney problems. […]

Fundamental Transformation Towards Sustainable Agriculture Urgently Needed

A new discussion paper from UNCTAD calls for a rapid and significant shift from conventional, industrial, monoculture-based and high-external-input dependent agriculture towards mosaics of sustainable production systems. […]

Smallpox: Implementing the Conclusions of the Major Review

This TWN paper analyzes the outcomes of the major review of smallpox virus research. The review found no compelling public health reason to continue to retain the virus, providing clear justification for prompt destruction of remaining virus stocks. […]

UN: Agroecology can Double Food Output in 10 years

This report by the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food demonstrates that agroecology, if sufficiently supported, can double food production within 10 years while mitigating climate change and alleviating rural poverty. […]

Overview of GMO Regulatory Regime in South Africa

This paper provides an overview of the GMO regulatory regime in South Africa, highlighting in particular the difficulties in access to information. […]

‘Green Agriculture’ Would Yield Multiple Benefits

The Agriculture chapter of UNEP’s Green Economy Report calls for investments and policy reforms aimed at “greening” agriculture. […]

Ground-breaking Research Results on GM Maize in South Africa

A joint report by SANBI and the Norwegian government on the results of a 3-year monitoring exercise on the impact of GM maize in South Africa. […]

FOEI Report: GM Crop Cultivation Nosedives Across Europe

A new report from Friends of the Earth International reveals that the cultivation of GM crops across Europe continues to decline – with an increasing number of national bans, and decreasing numbers of hectares dedicated to GMOs. […]