ARGENCERT NEWS

NEWS FROM CHILE

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIC POLICY

* THE TIME AND TURN FOR MENTAL ECOLOGY (El Pregonero Cristiano, Ene.14, 2010)
Commentator Leonardo Boff tells us that a famous theologian, in his best book “Introduction to Chistianism”, applies to the meeting in Copenhagen the metaphore of the end of the world as formulated by the Danish writer Sören Kirkegaard…. Read more.

* SPAIN: FIVE KEYS FOR A SUSTAINABLE SPANISH PRESIDENCY OF THE EU.
Spain, in its presiding turn of the EU, must stress five key elements of biodiversity conservation in the European policies until 2020. Read more.

* MAELA – Latin Americn and Caribbean Agroecologic Movement
The Andean Assembly in Cali, Colombia (Oct. 23-28, 2009) agreed to promote the PGS, Bio-gastronomy, ecologic seeds Exchange and custody. Read more.

* STUDENTS WITH THE ENVIRONMENT
This global educational Project contributes to the development of scientific learning of students starting from the permanent observation of environmental factors. Read more.

*DENOUNCES AGAINST THE DAKAR RALLY.
An Argentine environmental ONG opposed the international rally reminding the damages occasioned by last year’s competition. Read more.

NATIONAL NEWS

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

* USDA REPORTS ON ORGANIC PRODUCTION OF SMALL AND MEDIUM GROWERS.
Study about the barriers that small and medium organic food producers must face in the State of California. Read more.

* PLANTINGS OF ORGANIC COTTON IN THE USA
Plantings of organic cotton increased 26 % in 2009. Read more.

* THE ORGANIC TRADE ASSOCIATION OPENS ITS FIRST D.C. OFFICE
OTA expects to increase its visibility and political lobbying effectiveness in D.C. Read more.

* GERMANY: STUDY REVEALS FAKE “NATURAL” CLAIMS ON COSMETICS
A German regional consumers association found many cosmetics and personal care products that wrongfully claim to be natural or organic. Read more.

* EUROPA PLANS THE CONSTRUCTION OF A GIGANTIC ECOLOGIC ENERGY NETWORK.
A network of cables in the North Sea interconnecting alternative energy generation plants is the European reply to the climatic failure in Copenhagen. Read more.

GMOS, hormones, nanotechnology, and not accepted Technologies

* GM FREE PERU PLATFORM.
Actions have succeeded putting a break in the introduction of Gm crops in the Peruvian fields and the regulations in favor of transgenics. Read more.

* INDUSTRY ‘TOO SECRETIVE’ ABOUT NANOTECH RESEARCH
Risks a public backlash similar to that which occurred against genetically modified (GM) foods. Read more.

* THAILAND NANOTECH PLAN MOVES AHEAD
Thailand reports success in the first phase of its national nanotechnology policy, planning its expansion. Read more.

* CHEAP PAPER NANO-SENSOR DETECTS WATER TOXINS
Detects toxins in drinking water when they bind on carbon nanotubes changing conductivity of the water. Read more.

* A ROUNDUP OF THE WORLD GMOs: BANS, LAWS AND LABELS
From Ireland to Africa and Japan this article describes the most recent bans, laws and labels. Read more.

TECHNICAL NEWS

* ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS: AN IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ORGANIZATIONS
Second edition explains environmental management systems (EMS) concepts and supports and facilitates the development of EMS among small and medium-sized organizations. Read more.

* BAKERY SECTOR TO PRE-EMPT RETAILERS WITH BAKED GOODS’ CARBON CALCULATIONS
They want to avoid having to work to multiple methodologies with inconsistent results. Read more.

* RESEARCH REVEALS SUPPORT FOR CARBON LABELS ON FOOD PRODUCTS
Three quarters of UK consumers would welcome carbon footprint labels on food products. Read more.

EXHIBITIONS, CONGRESSES, COURSES