ANNOUNCEMENTS
SEEDlings proudly endorses the West Coast launch of A Global Citizens Report on the State of GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms)— False Promises, Failed Technologies
Published by Navdanya (India), Navdanya International, the International Commission on the Future of Food with the participation of the Center for Food Safety and contributions from other partners and groups around the world.
Speakers:
These new reports highlight scientific research and empirical experiences from around the globe demonstrating how genetically modified (GM) seeds and crops have failed to deliver its advertised promises. The reports document and expose how contrary to the myths of feeding the world and protecting food and environmental safety, GMOs have increased the prevalence of herbicide resistant 'superweeds' and pests, have led to farmer debt and suicides from the high price of seeds, have degraded ecosystems and have benefitted the corporate industry while failing to increase food production. The reports further illustrate the alternative solutions we need to see real food security, just agricultural systems, and outline how we can act together to see this necessary transition.The groundbreaking release of these reports will take place:
October 13, 2011: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center (401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102).
*** A press conference will be held at the San Francisco City Hall at 12:00 p.m., featuring Dr. Vandana Shiva, elected officials and other speakers.
Published by Navdanya (India), Navdanya International, the International Commission on the Future of Food with the participation of the Center for Food Safety and contributions from other partners and groups around the world.
Speakers:
- Dr. Vandana Shiva, Philosopher, Environmental Activist and Eco-Feminist
- Debbie Barker, International Program Director, Center for Food Safety
- Miguel Altieri, Associate Professor and Associate Entomologist
These new reports highlight scientific research and empirical experiences from around the globe demonstrating how genetically modified (GM) seeds and crops have failed to deliver its advertised promises. The reports document and expose how contrary to the myths of feeding the world and protecting food and environmental safety, GMOs have increased the prevalence of herbicide resistant 'superweeds' and pests, have led to farmer debt and suicides from the high price of seeds, have degraded ecosystems and have benefitted the corporate industry while failing to increase food production. The reports further illustrate the alternative solutions we need to see real food security, just agricultural systems, and outline how we can act together to see this necessary transition.The groundbreaking release of these reports will take place:
October 13, 2011: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center (401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102).
*** A press conference will be held at the San Francisco City Hall at 12:00 p.m., featuring Dr. Vandana Shiva, elected officials and other speakers.
CA Biosafety Alliance Conference
biosafetyalliance.org/september-12th-18th-2011/biosafetyalliance.org/september-12th-18th-2011/SEEDlings attended the California Biosafety Alliance Conference, Justice Begins with Seeds: Stop the Corporate Food Regime. This took place on September 14 –17 2011 in San Francisco.
The conference addressed the implications of genetically engineered food, addressed food justice concerns and helped build coalitions and encourage collaboration.
Mary Ensch spoke on one of the panels, Developing Effective Strategies: Addressing Food Security, Climate Change and Agriculture with Value Driven Narratives along with Claire Hope Cummings, Journalist and Author of Uncertain Peril and other books, and Jeff Conant of the Global Justice Ecology Project.
Download the Conference Agenda or visit the California Biosafety Alliance for more information.
The conference addressed the implications of genetically engineered food, addressed food justice concerns and helped build coalitions and encourage collaboration.
Mary Ensch spoke on one of the panels, Developing Effective Strategies: Addressing Food Security, Climate Change and Agriculture with Value Driven Narratives along with Claire Hope Cummings, Journalist and Author of Uncertain Peril and other books, and Jeff Conant of the Global Justice Ecology Project.
Download the Conference Agenda or visit the California Biosafety Alliance for more information.
Pre-Conference Keynote: Dr. Vandana Shiva -
World renowned environmental activist, thinker, author and leader.
September 13th, 2011, 7-9 PM
Horace Mann School Auditorium 3351 23rd Street, San Francisco CA 94110
Keynote Plenary Panelists:
Opening remarks: Friday, September 16th 9-9.15 AM
September 13th, 2011, 7-9 PM
Horace Mann School Auditorium 3351 23rd Street, San Francisco CA 94110
Keynote Plenary Panelists:
Opening remarks: Friday, September 16th 9-9.15 AM
- Karen Swift: California Biosafety Alliance
- Francisco Alarcon: Opening Ceremony
