FM: LINDA ELSWICK, WSAA
For those who have already ordered this report (see description
of the meeting repeated below), please note that there is a
nominal charge, which I apologize I failed to mention previously.
The report will have handouts from the meeting, including 10 pages
of basic information on the World Food Summit, FAO's "Elements for
Possible Inclusion in a Draft Policy Document and Plan of Action on
Universal Food Security," and a brochure for the Global Assembly
on Food Security, Quebec, October 8-10, 1995.
The cost for handling and mailing is $5.00, payable to World
Sustainable Agriculture Association, 8554 Melrose Avenue,
West Hollywood, CA 90069. ***
September 15th Brown Bag Meeting, Washington, DC
Charles Riemenschneider, Director of the Food and Agriculture
Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Liaison Office for
North America, will speak about global food and agriculture
problems and policies and activities planned for the 50th
Anniversary of FAO in Quebec in October, and the World Food
Summit in Rome, November 1996. He will also address changes
at FAO related to its new leadership and relationship with
non-governmental organizations (NGOs.) Goals of the upcoming
Global Assembly on Food Security in Quebec, planned to
complement the official commemoration of the 50th Anniversary,
will also be discussed by participants from the NGO International
Working Group.
Food producers, food security and sustainable agriculture
advocates from both developed and developing countries are
especially encouraged to consider attending the Global Assembly,
which will bring producers and advocates for food security from
all over the world to Quebec to urge and assist governments and
multilateral food agencies to share power and decision-making
with civil society in preparing for the crucial next 50 years.