Resource Pointer #68
February 14, 1996
For copies of the following resources, please contact
the appropriate publishers or organizations directly.
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*Prevention of Accumulation of Obsolete Pesticide Stocks:
Provisional Guidelines, 1995.* U.N. Food and Agriculture
Organization (FAO). Describes problems associated with
stocking banned pesticides, especially in developing
countries where infrastructure and equipment for proper
storage and disposal is often inadequate. Examines factors
leading to over-stocking of obsolete pesticides, including
donations, government purchases of products unsuitable to
local conditions and agrochemical industry commercial
interests. Recommends several steps for preventing
accumulation of obsolete pesticides, including reducing
pesticide use and making accurate assessments of pesticide
needs. No charge. 31 pp. To order, specify document code
GCP/INT/572/NET. Chief, Plant Protection Service (AGPP),
Plant Production and Protection Division, FAO/Rome, Viale
delle Terme di Caracalla, 00100, Rome, Italy; phone (39-6)
522-55192; fax (39-6) 522-56347.
*Food Security: Action and Policy Conference Proceedings,
1995.* Vancouver Food Policy Organization and
FarmFolk/CityFolk Society. Presents proceedings of October
1995 conference on food security, including text of keynote
speakers' presentations and summaries of workshops, panels
and discussions. Examines range of food security related
topics, including international and local issues, community
food security, food policy initiatives, environmental and
economic viability of agriculture, biotechnology and
networking among community based projects. Keynote speakers
discuss global food security and the objectives and
strategies of food policy organizations. 60 pp.
FarmFolk/CityFolk, #208-2211 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
V6K 4S2; phone (604) 730-0450; fax (604) 730-0451; email
farmcity@alternatives.com.
*ICDA Update on Trade Related Issues, September-December
1995.* Trimesterly news service reviews international trade
related policies, agreements and organizations, and
emphasizes impacts of trade on developing countries.
September-December issue provides updates on decisions and
negotiations among members of the World Trade Organization
(WTO), the Organization for Economic Cooperation and
Development (OECD) and the European Union (EU). Discusses
agricultural trade policies for bananas and cocoa and
potential effects of policy changes on banana and cocoa
producing countries. No charge. International Coalition for
Development Action, Rue Stevin 115, B-1040 Brussels; phone
(32-2) 230-04-30; fax (32-2) 230-03-48.
*Global Network on Food Security Web Page.* Global Network on
Food Security (GNFS). Provides food security related online
information and links to other food security related home
pages. Offers users FAO World Food Summit 1996 Technical
Papers and background documents, information about upcoming
food security related events worldwide and electronic access
to GNFS Highlights, the GNFS newsletter of food security
updates, conference summaries and announcements of recent
publications. Encourages other organizations with related
information online to link with this web site. URL:
http://www.ncf.carleton.ca/ip/social.services/global-food.
*Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) Web
Page.* Briefly describes routes of exposure, U.S. regulations
and uses of a range of pesticides, and offers basic
information regarding health and environmental effects of
these chemicals. Links to several databases maintained by
ATSDR that contain frequently asked questions and public
health statements about certain pesticides. ATSDR is
affiliated with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. URL:
http://atsdr1.atsdr.cdc.gov:8080/.
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