GM contamination a crime against humanity
The authorization of GM corn crops in Mexico and the attempt by the FAO to legitimize this practice are strongly questioned by tens of organizations meeting in Guadalajara, Mexico, in the parallel activities to the FAO Conference.
Reconciling Social and Environmental Needs
One of the greatest challenges facing the world today is to attend to the urgent social needs of the planet's population, and particularly the one billion people living "on the brink of survival", while dealing with the equally urgent demands of the environment.
2010 to decide how world is governed
Will discussions and decisions on global issues like the economic crisis and climate change be made in a democratic way or through small groups of countries, which traditionally have been dominated by rich nations? This question on "global governance" has been debated for years. But 2010 will be a crucial year in defining the answers. By Martin Khor.