Follow Saskatchewan
farmer Percy Schmeiser's legal battle with Monsanto over contamination
of his field with genetically altered canola seed. A former Saskatchewan
MLA, Mr. Schmeiser has so far had to spend $300,000 defending his case.
His website www.percyschmeiser.com
provides information on the judicial decision against him, the appeal,
and on-going developments.
Canadian
Alert on Genetic Engineering (CAGE) CAGE is an information sharing
and cooperative action network comprised of Canadian non-governmental
organizations scrutinizing the initiatives of multi-national biotechnology
corporations. SPEC is one of the founding members.
The
Canadian Biotechnology Advisory Committee (CBAC) is a Federal
Government body created
to provide independent advice to the seven ministers of the Biotechnology
Ministerial Coordinating Committee (BMCC) on a broad range of ethical,
social, regulatory, economic, environmental and health issues related
to the development and application of biotechnology. Part of CBAC's
mandate is to raise public awareness and engage Canadians in a dialogue
concerning issues raised by the development and use of biotechnology.
The
Edmonds Institute Conducts research, publishes policy analysis
and scientific thought pieces, distributes information, sponsors public
workshops, and provides expert witnesses at national events and for
international bodies engaged in decision making. Disseminates information
about and criticism of technology assessment, encourages pro bono research
and policy analysis by scientists and scholars, and seeks to create
alliances and coalitions with like-minded organisations and individuals.
Can put people in touch with other Campaigns.
RAFI International
An international non-governmental organization dedicated to the conservation,
sustainability and improvement of agricultural biodiversity, and to
the socially responsible development of technologies useful to rural
societies. RAFI is an important contact for info on patenting, terminator
technology, the biotech industry and the loss of genetic diversity,
and the relationship of these issues to human rights, agriculture and
world food security.
Union
of Concerned Scientists Alliance of 70,000 committed citizens
and leading scientists who aim to "augment rigorous scientific research
with public education and citizen advocacy to help build a cleaner,
healthier environment and a safer world". Provides a critique of the
various applications of genetic engineering and supports sustainable
alternatives.
Campaign
for Food Safety A public interest organisation dedicated to
building a healthy, safe, and sustainable system of food production
and consumption which acts as a global clearinghouse for information
and grassroots technical assistance. Very active and well informed on
genetic engineering issues.
Center for Food
Safety, International Center for Technology Assessment Established
to carry out "vital initiatives in food safety, environmental protection
and sustainable agriculture". Aims to ensure the testing and labelling
of GE foods. Also involved in lawsuits against the US government on
GE issues.
Council for
Responsible Genetics Focuses on human genetics issues. Also
active on biosafety and consumer "right to know" issues. Produces and
distributes educational materials.
The Foundation
on Economic Trends Examines emerging trends in science and technology
and their impacts on the environment, the economy, culture and society.
The president of the foundation is Jeremy Rifkin, author of "The Biotech
Century".
Northeast Resistance
Against Genetic Engineering (NERAGE) Activist network of individuals
and groups concerned about GE issues. Committed to exposing the implications
of GE for our health and the environment, as well as for the future
of agriculture and our social relationships, through public education
Campaigns and direct action.
Genetic
Engineering Network Links grass-roots GE Campaigns in the UK
with other national and international Campaigns. Aims to provide "information
for action", e.g. how to set up a local campaign. Publishes Genetix
Update, a bi-monthly newsletter.
Genetic Resources
Action International (GRAIN) International NGO with offices
in Spain and the Philippines, established in 1990 to help further a
global movement of popular action against the threat of genetic erosion.
Very well informed on patenting, biodiversity, etc.
GeneWatch UK
Specialises in the science, ethics, risks and regulation of GE. Undertakes
research and analysis on its implications. Published a detailed report
in June 1999 on the releases of GE microorganisms into the environment.
Greenpeace
International (GE site) International environmental organisation
that both lobbies and takes non-violent direct action. Opposed to the
release of genetically manipulated organisms into the environment. Their
new GE website includes info on a range of issues, as well as press
releases, details about actions, etc.
Research
Foundation for Science, Technology & Natural Resource Policy
Focuses on biodiversity conservation, food security, globalisation,
patenting, genetic engineering, biosafety, sustainable agriculture,
WTO and GATT.
Ag
BioTech InfoNet Focuses on scientific reports and technical
analysis of GE issues. Aims to provide a forum where a broad spectrum
of people and organisations can raise tough questions, report new technical
findings, and offer conflicting views.
Genetic
Engineering and its Dangers A series of articles and essays
which covers a wide range of issues including GE and biological weapons,
spiritual perspectives, etc. Compiled by Dr. Ron Epstein from the Philosophy
department of San Francisco State University.
Genetix
Snowball Website and handbook of the Genetix Snowball, a "campaign
of nonviolent civil responsibility", which aims to "safely remove GE
crops from the ground".
Ifgene
Particular focus on the world views with which people approach science,
and the moral and spiritual implications of biotechnology.
Physicians
and Scientists for Responsible Application of Science and Technology
A global network of scientists. The website has a range of science-based
information about the hazards of GE. An important resource if you want
more scientific detail about these issues.
BAN GEF Free US-run list with useful daily digest. For instructions,
send email to BanGEF@lists.txinfinet.com
with "HELP" in the subject line.
Canadian Biotech listserv window on Canadian biotech activities
and a communications link for Canadian activists. To subscribe, send
a brief message including information about yourself to jest-west@sfu.ca
Genetic Engineering Network (GEN) List 1 A UK-based, free service:
a moderated list averaging about 5 emails per day. Includes information
about all aspects of GE with a close eye on worldwide resistance to
the technology (Archived as 'info4action' at http://www.gene.ch/
since 1998). GEN List 2 is a much quieter list which sends out GEN's
newsletter as well as action reports. Email genetics@gn.apc.org
to subscribe and state which of the two lists you want to be on (all
info in list 2 is covered by list 1).
GENTECH Unmoderated list about all aspects of genetic engineering
(archived at http://www.gene.ch/
since 1995). Send an email with the word "subscribe" in the subject
to: GENTECH-REQUEST@tribe.ping.de
Rachel's Environment & Health Weekly Weekly news with searchable
archive at http://www.rachel.org/.
Send the word "Subscribe" by itself (no quote marks) in an email to:
rachel-weekly-request@world.std.com
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