Closing the Gender Gap in Agriculture

Providing women the same access to land, technology, financial services, education and markets as men would lead to higher agriculture production. Women are also showing the way in practicing and reaping the benefits from ecological agriculture. […]

Smallpox: Evidence Demonstrates Significant Risk of Lab Accidents

 

Smallpox Infobrief #3
Written by Edward Hammond for the Third World Network and smallpoxbiosafety.org, May 2011

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Smallpox: Evidence Demonstrates Significant Risk of Lab Accidents

This informational briefing demonstrates that the risk of accidents at high containment labs is significant. With smallpox, the risk is proportional to the length of time that smallpox is stored and the number of activities conducted with the stocks. […]

Nagoya Protocol: Analysis and Implementation Options for Developing Countries.

 

 

Nagoya Protocol: Analysis and Implementation Options for Developing Countries

A research paper by the South Centre analysing the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing of Genetic Resources and its reference to developing countries. […]

“Milestone” Virus/Benefit-Sharing Agreement with Shortcomings

“Milestone” Virus/Benefit-Sharing Agreement with Shortcomings

A milestone is reached at the WHO on an agreement governing the sharing of influenza viruses and resulting public health benefits including vaccines and diagnostic kits. […]

The Nagoya Protocol and Pathogens

The Nagoya Protocol and Pathogens

This is a Policy Brief by the South Centre on the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing and the issue of microorganisms. […]

Agriculture Nourishing the Planet

Agriculture can address environmental challenges, while also alleviating hunger, reducing malnutrition, and lifting people out of poverty. […]