Food and Trade Network for East Africa
Civil Society Networking and Participation in WTO Negotiations on Agriculture, Food Security and Related Processes in Eastern Africa
Global Alliance for Humane Sustainable Development and Human Society International Improving Sustainable and Humane Beef Production through Indigenous Training and Local Action in Central America
Heifer International. Replication of the Siongiroi Dairy Development Project
In Motion Magazine. Documenting and Communicating Sustainable Development Practices through an Interview and Photograph Database
Institute of Production and Research on Tropical Sustainable Agriculture
Building Capacity to Use Agro-ecological Techniques and Recuperate Soils in the Lower Plateau of the Andean Mountains
Business
International Fertilizer Industry Association (IFA)
http://www.fertilizer.org/ifa/
The IFA is an organisation of producers and distributors of fertiliser. It promotes the efficient and responsible production and use of plant nutrients to increase agricultural production in a sustainable manner. It also disseminates information and serves as a discussion forum for its members.
Media interest groups
In-Motion Magazine
http://www.inmotionmagazine.com/
In Motion Magazine is a multicultural, online American publication about democracy. It publishes articles, interviews and opinion columns from around the world relating to democracy and other issues including human and civil rights, education and development.
World Summit Task Force of Agricultural Media Professionals (AMPACTA)
http://www.fao.org/wssd/sard/documents/AMPPressRelease2.doc
AMPACTA is a task force of Agricultural Media Professions, convened by Paul Osborn and including journalists, writers, editors, publishers and broadcasters, working nationally and internationally to promote, protect restore and revitalise sustainable agriculture.
Consumers International (CI)
http://www.consumersinternational.org/HomePage.asp?NodeID=89645
Consumers International (CI) defends the rights of all consumers, particularly the poor and marginalised, through empowering national consumer groups and campaigning at the international level. CI represents 234 organisations in 113 countries.
International Farming System Association (IFSA)
http://www.fao.org/farmingsystems/ifsa_en.htm
IFSA was set up to give a voice to small farmers and the rural poor. Initially their activities concentrated mostly on research and development and generating new techniques for small farm systems. More recently a new mandate has been developed, aimed at moving beyond good research to making a difference to the lives of small farmers and the rural poor.
International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM)
http://www.ifoam.org/
IFOAM is a grassroots and democratic organization that currently unites 750 member organizations in 108 countries with the common goal of promoting the organic agricultural movement worldwide. Its members support and advocate the worldwide adoption of ecologically, socially and economically sound systems based on the principles of Organic Agriculture.
Mediterranean Information Office for Environment, Culture and Sustainable Development (MIO-ECSDE)
http://www.mio-ecsde.org/
The MIO-ECSDE is a federation of Mediterranean NGOs active in environment and development issues. It functions as a technical and political platform and umbrella for NGO intervention in the Mediterranean scene. In cooperation with governments, international organisations and other socio-economic partners, MIO-ECSDE plays an active role in the protection of the environment and the sustainable development of the Mediterranean region.
Prolinnova (Promoting Local Innovation)
http://www.prolinnova.net/
Prolinnova is an international initiative spearheaded by NGOs to build a global learning and advocacy network. The website offers an e-platform for exchanging information and experiences to promote local people’s innovation in ecologically-oriented agriculture and natural resource management.
The UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/unpfii/index.html
The UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues provides recommendations and advice on indigenous issues to the UN Economic and Social Council and other UN agencies. Its goals are to raise awareness and promote the integration and coordination of activities related to indigenous issues with the UN system, and to prepare and disseminate information on indigenous issues.
Via Campesina
http://www.viacampesina.org/welcome_english.php3
Via Campesina is an international movement which coordinates peasant organizations of small and middle-scale producers, agricultural workers, rural women, and indigenous communities from Asia, Africa, America, and Europe.It is an autonomous, pluralistic movement, independent from all political, economic, or other denomination.
