http://www.ifoam.org/press/press/releases.php IFOAM - Press Releases en-us http://www.ifoam.org/press/press/PlanetDiversityPfingstfestivalBonn12Mai2008.html IFOAM, die Internationale Vereinigung Biologischer Landbaubewegungen unterstützt das breite Bündnis, das am 12. Mai 2008 eine Pfingst-Demonstration gegen Hunger, Agrar-Spekulanten und Gentechnik in Bonn organisiert – Auftakt der Konvention für Biologische Vielfalt und des Biosicherheitsprotokolls - http://www.ifoam.org/press/press/OWC08_Press_Release_3.html Local, Regional and Mainstream Markets at the 16th Organic World Congress The 16th IFOAM Organic World Congress ‘Cultivate the Future’ will take place in less than two months time from June 18 – June 20 and is based on the Principles of Organic Agriculture – Health, Ecology, Fairness and Care. The last day of the Organic World Congress, Friday June 20th, will deal with important subjects such as organic markets and GMOs. http://www.ifoam.org/press/press/Genetic_Engineering_and_Organic_Agriculture.html In reaction on the current rise in food prices and the crises in many developing countries following from that, some scientists claim that genetic engineering and genetically modified organisms (GMO’s) combined with Organic Agriculture would be the best way to grow food for a rising population. The organic agricultural movement and the standards and regulations on Organic Agriculture clearly reject genetic engineering as it is not compatible with its principles. http://www.ifoam.org/press/press/OWC08_Press_Release_2.html The 16th IFOAM Organic World Congress ‘Cultivate the Future’ will take place in less than two months time from June 18 – June 20 and is based on the Principles of Organic Agriculture – Health, Ecology, Fairness and Care. http://www.ifoam.org/press/press/OWC08_Press_Release_1.html Cultivate the Future – why Health, Ecology, Fairness and Care matter The 16th IFOAM Organic World Congress ‘Cultivate the Future’ will take place in less than two months time from June 18 – June 20 and is based on the Principles of Organic Agriculture – Health, Ecology, Fairness and Care. http://www.ifoam.org/press/press/IAASTD_plenary_meeting_20080409.html IFOAM expresses moderate satisfaction for IAASTD report and for its attempt to rethink the approach to agriculture, giving farmers a central role. http://www.ifoam.org/press/press/Organic_World_Congress_at_Biofach.html At the occasion of Biofach 2008, 4 months before the Organic World Congress, the program of the congress is presented to the public. From June 16th to June 20th, Modena in Italy will be hosting the 16th IFOAM Organic World Congress. Organized by the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) and ModenaBio 2008 - an association founded by the Province of Modena and the Italian Association for Organic Agriculture (AIAB) of Emilia Romagna Region - the Congress promises to offer a comprehensive and exciting program for those interested in Organic Agriculture and more general in sustainable answers to current global threats like climate change. http://www.ifoam.org/press/press/Statistics_2008.html The International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM), the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) und the Foundation Ecology and Agriculture (SÖL) will present the latest statistics about organic agriculture worldwide at BioFach 2008. The results of this year’s study titled “The World of Organic Agriculture: Statistics and Emerging Trends 2008” will be presented at the world’s largest trade fair for organic products on Friday February 22nd 2008 at 10:00 in Room Shanghai. http://www.ifoam.org/press/press/Trade_symposium_2008.html Global sourcing of organic products is becoming increasingly complex and widespread. We see virtually continuous exponential growth of organic markets, which presents significant opportunities, but also poses challenges, such as the credibility of the product being sourced. The organic industry is built upon trust, from the farm to the fork. Sound relationships and partnerships with suppliers and farmers around the world are key to building that trust, and global sourcing of organic products requires innovation and flexibility to adapt to changes. http://www.ifoam.org/press/press/modena_bio.html The Sixteenth IFOAM Organic World Congress will be held in Modena from 16th to 20th June. Evo Morales, Vandana Shiva, Serge Latouche, Carlo Petrini and Wolfgang Sachs are among the delegates to have confirmed their attendance. Over 750 papers have been sent in from all over the world. Registration opens on 20th February.