March of the GMO-free regions and EU-Conference "The Freedom of Choice", 4-6. April in Vienna
March of the GMO-free regions and EU-Conference "The Freedom of Choice", 4-6. April in Vienna
During the Austrian EU-Presidency in the fist six month of 2006 crucial decision for setting the course in the field of genetic engineering will be taken. This conference organised by the EU Commission will be crucial in laying down the framework for "Coexistence" in Europe. Come to Vienna and make your voices heard!
Find more details here http://www.gmofree-europe.org/coexistence_conference.htm
GMO-free regions and local areas: Petition to the European Commission The resistance to GM food in Europe is greater than ever. The number of European regions and provinces now declaring themselves GM Free zones, or publicly wishing to restrict GM crops, has climbed to 172 in the EU alone. Over 4500 local governments and smaller areas in Europe are similarly calling for restrictions to commercial growing.There are GM-free initiatives virtually in every European country.
Find a full list of GMO-free regions and areas in the EU here http://www.gmofree-europe.org/documents/List_of_EU_GMO-free_areas_updated_Jan06.doc
To make the voices of these regions and communities heard in Brussels a EU-wide petition http://www.gmofree-europe.org/Petition.htmhas been launched by a wide coalition of NGOs and the with the support of the AER (Assembly or European Regions) that is being signed by Regional and Local Authorities throughout Europe, demanding their democratic right to decide whether GM crops can be cultivated in their area.
What can you do?
Please contact your local or regional authority. Ask your Regional/Local Authority to sign the GMO-free regions and areas petition to the European Commission. Please find tips on lobbying your Local/Regional Government in the Campaign Guide to GMO-free areas in Europe http://www.gmofree-europe.org/PDFs/campaign_guide_%20to_gm-free_zones.pdf
Find the petition text and more info here http://www.gmofree-europe.org/Petition.htm