Consumers International Statement on the Possible Elements for a Draft Decision on Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development Presented by Carolyn Cairns WomenAction 2000 - Live at CSW
CSW Home Africa Asia Pacific Middle East Latin America & Caribbean Europe & North America Beijing +5 Calendars Get Involved Resources Search Women & Media About Us		Consumers International is pleased to have the opportunity to comment on these elements that have been proposed for a draft decision. With the challenge to protect food security for all consumers in the face of an increasingly globalized economy, the emphasis of these elements on this subject is timely and appropriate. Likewise, focus on the processes of production and relevant financing mechanisms to support and expand the use of integrated pest management and other sustainable agriculture methods is also important. However, we feel attention to the critical role and rights of consumers is an important element that seems to have been overlooked. Finally, Mr. Chairman, with regard to the role of biotechnology in improving food security , we are not yet convinced that current technologies yet serve or are being developed to serve that purpose and support the call to governments to explore this aspect further, and to take into account conern about the possible adverse effects of biotechnology.   Home | CSW | Africa | Latin America & Caribbean | Europe & North America | Middle East | Beijing +5 Calendars | Get Involved | Resources | Search | Women & Media About Us