Problems with Nutritionally-Enhanced Plants

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JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL FOOD
J Med Food 11 (4) 2008, 601–605
DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2008.0 […]

Developing Countries Propose TRIPS Amendment to Fight Biopiracy

A large group of developing countries has proposed that the WTO’s intellectual property agreement be amended to require the disclosure of origin of genetic resources and/or associated traditional knowledge in patent applications. […]

Developing Countries Propose TRIPS Amendment to Fight Biopiracy

Developing Countries Propose TRIPS Amendment to Fight Biopiracy

First published in SUNS #7163 Monday 6 June 2011
 
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Decision on Smallpox Virus Stocks Destruction Deferred to 2014

A TWN report on the outcomes of the discussion of destruction of smallpox virus stocks at the 64th WHA (2011). […]

Decision on Smallpox Virus Stocks Destruction Deferred to 2014

 

Decision on Smallpox Virus Stocks Destruction Deferred to 2014
 
Geneva, 25 May (Lim Li Ching*) – Attempts by the United States to prolong the retention of variola (smallpox) virus s […]

HEAVY HANDS – Monsanto’s Control in South Africa

Activists submitted this report to the Competition Commission to request for an investigation into Monsanto’s extraordinary market power in South Africa. […]

Organic Agriculture a Good Option for LDCs

This UNCTAD policy brief on “Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security in LDCs” calls for a fundamental transformation in agriculture, based on sustainable agriculture, and not chemical intensification of agricultural production. […]

Threats to the Food Security and Food Sovereignty in the Eastern Cape – Impact of GMOs and Cash Crops

Impacts of the Massive Food Production Programme, GMOs and cash crops in four villages in the Amathole District Municipality. […]

Open Letter to the 64th WHA on Destruction of Smallpox Virus Stocks

Forty-three CSOs have written an open letter calling on delegates to the 64th WHA to unequivocally terminate research with smallpox virus and to fix a prompt and irrevocable date for the destruction of the stocks. […]

Open Letter to the 64th WHA on Destruction of Smallpox Virus Stocks

 

AN OPEN LETTER TO THE 64th WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY ON DESTRUCTION OF SMALLPOX VIRUS STOCKS
 
The undersigned civil society organizations from around the world call on the Member St […]