Issue Area: Knowledge Commons Protection

University of Georgia, Institute of Ecology

An ecosystem is greater than the sum of its parts.” – Eugene P. Odum Planet Earth. It’s the home we share with over 6.5 billion other humans. And it’s up to us to preserve it for future generations.You’ve heard about Global Warming. You’ve seen your neighbors put out recycling bins. …

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VECO Zimbabwe

Objectives * Sustainable agricultural technology development and dissemination * Improved agricultural economics * Organisational/institutional strengthening of farmers` networks/organisations * Linkages and cooperation with other relevant stakeholders to create a favourable institutional environment for sustainable agriculture and participatory approachesMission Statement To provide/offer technical, methodological and institutional/organisational development support to resource-poor farmers, …

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Vida Verde

Vida Verde is an evolving organization based in San Miguel Allende, GTO Mexico, working towards food safety and security. Our primary focus is educating our community about the dangers of transgenic (GMO) foods.

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Wallace Genetic Foundation

The Foundation is committed to funding a variety of interests including agricultural research, preservation of farmland, ecology, conservation and sustainable development.Areas of Interest: Sustainable agricultureProtection of farmland near citiesPlant genetic researchBiodiversity protectionEnvironmental educationIn 1926 in Des Moines, Iowa, Henry A. Wallace founded the first commercial hybrid seed company, the Pioneer …

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Washington Biotechnology Action Council

The Washington Biotechnology Action Council is a grassroots coalition of organizations including farm, labor, consumer, church, environmental, animal welfare, public affairs, and social justice advocates, as well as academics and scientists. Its work focuses on an articulation of a public interest perspective on the many issues surrounding genetic engineering and …

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West Kootenay Eco Society

Mission Statement: To facilitate strong, just communities, alternative economies, and ecologically sound businesses, while protecting the well-being of all species and biodiverse ecosystems. Caribou Habitat/Old Growth Forest Camping Trip!This summer concerned citizens are organizing research hikes and camping trips in the Incomappleaux, Lardeau and Duncan valleys. The goal is to …

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Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association WIOMSA South Africa

WIOMSA is a regional professional, non-governmental, non-profit, membership organization, registered in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The organization is dedicated to promoting the educational, scientific and technological development of all aspects of marine sciences throughout the region of Western Indian Ocean (Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, South Africa, Comoros, Madagascar, Seychelles, Mauritius, Reunion(France)), with …

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Women`s Institute WI

Welcome to the National Federation of Women’s Institutes (NFWI), the largest organisation for women in the UK with 215,000 members in England, Wales and the Islands. The Women’s Institute celebrates its 90th anniversary this year. The ideals of the Women’s Institute of truth, justice, tolerance and fellowship are as strong …

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