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Resource Pointer #104
November 5, 1996
For copies of the following resources, please contact
the appropriate publishers or organizations directly.
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*From Rio to Rome: Food for Action, 1996.* Dutch NGO
Working Group. Examines relationships between the
upcoming World Food Summit and UN Conventions on
Biodiversity, Climate Change and Desertification.
Stresses that UN environmental conventions can be used
to advance food security and sustainable agriculture
objectives, and recommends steps for linking these
conventions with the Food Summit. 56 pp. No charge. Both
ENDS, Damrak 28-30, 1012 LJ Amsterdam, The Netherlands;
phone (31 20) 623-0823; fax (31 20) 620-8049; email
bothends@gn.apc.org.
*Yours for Food: Plant Genetic Resources and Food
Security, 1996.* Brot fur die Welt, Christian Aid and
DanChurchAid. Asserts that plant diversity is critical
for sustainable and equitable food security, stressing
that biodiversity is threatened by gene patenting and
corporate power. Presents religious-based critique of
genetic engineering and bio-piracy, and suggests ways
church activism can contribute to food security and
sustainable development. 40 pp. UK$3.50. P.O. Box 100,
London, SE1 7RT, England; phone (44 171) 620-4444; fax
(44 171) 620-0719; email caid@gn.apc.org.
*Economic Analysis of Crop Protection Policy in Costa
Rica, 1996.* Stefan Agne. Examines crop protection
infrastructure in Costa Rica, including regulatory
framework, legislation history, tax and subsidy
structure and availability of information regarding
pesticides and alternatives. Argues that overuse of
pesticides in Costa Rica is encouraged (and that use is
growing) due to lack of information or inappropriate
information, inadequate enforcement of regulations,
chemical industry marketing and tax exemptions for
pesticides. Presents recommendations for improving
pesticide regulation and encouraging alternatives. 47pp.
No charge. Dr. H. Waibel, Institut fur
Gartenbauokonomie, Universitat Hannover, Herrenhauser
Str. 2, 30419 Hannover, Germany; phone (49 511) 762-
2666; fax (49 511) 762-2667; email waibel@ifgb.uni-
hannover.de.
*NGOs and the Bank: Incorporating FY95 Progress Report
on Cooperation Between The World Bank and NGOs, 1996.*
Poverty and Social Policy Department, The World Bank.
Assesses extent of cooperation between NGOs and The Bank
and discusses ways in which Bank/NGO partnerships
facilitate achieving joint goals. Includes summaries of
bank-financed projects with NGO involvement in fiscal
year 1995, and identifies key priorities for improving
cooperation. 48 pp. No charge. Arthur Thomas, Poverty
and Social Policy Department, World 1818 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20433; phone (202) 473-1151; fax (202)
522-3237; email athomas1@worldbank.org.
*A Canary's Tale, 1996.* Jacom Berkson. Presents
autobiographical story of a chemically-injured man and
his subsequent investigation regarding the causes of his
illness. Describes health and environmental threats from
range of chemicals and includes discussion of range of
issues related to politics, science and industry. 480
pp. US$19.95. A Canary's Tale, P.O. Box 2041,
Hagarstown, MD 21742; phone (301) 739-1335.
*Correction re: Resource Pointer #103.* To order "Pest
Management at the Crossroads," 1996, by Charles
Benbrook, send US$35.95 to PMDS, Box 2013, Annapolis
Junction, MD 20701; phone (301) 617-7815; (301) 206-
9789; email pmac@pmds.com. Make checks payable to "Pest
Management at the Crossroads" or "CPI."
We encourage those interested in having resources listed
in the Online Resource Pointer to send review copies of
publications, videos or other sources to our office
(address listed below) or to contact Information Program
Associates Adam Kirshner or Gina Schilling for further
information.
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