From the perspectives of local women organisations in countries in transition and developing countries, this document looks at: how to develop a sustainable economy and women’s equal access to resources and finances, the challenge of climate change and sustainable mitigation solutions, especially access for women to safe and sustainable energy issues, the impacts of climate change on women and men and adaptation solutions, the gender issues related to the right of water and sanitation, and protecting women’s health from hazardous chemicals in daily products, waste, fuel and pesticides.
International network of over 100 women’s, environmental and health organisations implementing projects in 40 countries and advocating globally for a healthy environment for all. Strives for balancing the environment, health and economy, taking the different needs and perspectives of women and men into account. Enables women and men to participate at local and global levels in policy processes for sustainable development. Implements solutions locally and influences policy internationally.
Forms a feminist organization that works to support communities in developing countries to create healthy, safe and secure futures. Forme un organisme féministe qui offre un support aux pays en développement à promouvoir la justice économique et sociale dans leur communauté et dans la société en général.
National Network on Environment and Women's Health (NNEWH)
Women's Health New Genetics (WHNG)
Media Type:
Paper
Online
Author:
Magrit Eichler
Takes the Canadian Biotechnology Strategy to tak for its claim to support sustainable development. Proposes a set of criteria for truly sustainable development, and evaluates the CBS in light of these criteria by focusing on the CBS's claims relating to agricultural biotechnology and bioengineered foods. Demonstrates that the risks of bioengineered foods are ignored by the CBS in its inflated listing of potential benefits.
Examines disability from the perspective of sustainable human and social development. Paper is placed in the context of the World Health Organization's new International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health program. Concludes with a proposal of a regional disability agenda for Europe.
Acts as a professional and multi-disciplinary research, design, engineering and consultancy practice - specializing in the theory and implementation of a sustainable 'built environment'in the EU. Website includes descriptions and publications of work done by organization in the areas of sustainablity, architecture, fire, and synchronicity.
Presents brief profiles of different Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) agricultural, commercial and public health partnership projects in Bolivia, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti and Honduras. // Présente des profils brefs de quelques projets agricoles, commerciaux et médicosociaux entrepris en partenariat par l'Agence canadienne de développement international (ACDI) en Bolivie, au Guatemala, en Guyana, en Haïti et au Honduras.
Works for the conservation and sustainable advancement of cultural and ecological diversity and human rights. Supports socially responsible developments of technologies useful to the poor and marginalized and addresses international governance issues and corporate power.
Forms an organization responsible for most of Swedens contributions to international development cooperation. Works to improve the standard of living of poor people and, in the long term, to eradicate poverty.
Works to support sustainable development in developing countries in order to reduce poverty and to contribute to a more secure, equitable and prosperous world. Travaille pour appuier le développement durable dans les pays en développement afin de réduire la pauvreté et de rendre le monde plus sûr, plus juste et plus prospère.
