Is West undermining summit on financial crisis?
Thu Jun 18 2009 - Source:
IPS
When a Western diplomat was asked whether his country would be represented by a head of state at next week's U.N. summit meeting on the global financial crisis, his response was tinged with sarcasm and contempt.
Ecuadorian government closes down Acción Ecológica
In a clear act of censorship, the Ecuadorian government has closed down the NGO Acción Ecológica. They believe the only reason for taking this decision is Acción Ecológica’s position against mining which is apparently supported by the government.
WSF 2009: workshop on plantations
Friends of the Earth International was one of organizations present at the World Social Forum in Belem. The federation organized a seminar on Plantations, REDD and Privatization at the Federal University of Para (UFPA). Listen to the audio.
