http://uk.oneworld.net/article/archive/1945 en_GB_uk OneWorld UK - UK/English/Topics/Economy/Trade From Bamboo to Bambu http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83680 One of the founders of bambu, a fair trade business making houseware from organic bamboo and other renewable materials, talks about his company's sustainable journey and the green business movement. UN's Food Rights Advocate Warns Speculators http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/160347/1/1945 UNITED NATIONS, May 2 (OneWorld) - The global food crisis is likely to persist if speculative investment by the corporate world is not reined in soon, warned a top expert responsible for reporting to the United Nations on human rights violations. Groups Begin to Tackle Hunger Crisis http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/160207/1/1945 WASHINGTON, Apr 28 (OneWorld) - Far away and close to home the growing world food crisis is taking a toll. While Americans are increasingly shocked at their rising grocery bills, hunger threatens lives and stability in several developing countries. Chinese Ship Highlights Need for Arms Treaty http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83522 Whatever happens to the Chinese arms shipment destined for Zimbabwe, the case highlights the urgent need for the UN to work towards an Arms Trade Treaty at a meeting in New York later this month, says a leading development group. Food Crisis Set to Get Worse - Experts http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/159936/1/1945 NEW YORK, Apr 19 (OneWorld) - The current food crisis causing hunger and starvation for millions of people across the world is not going to end as long as those who dominate the international grain markets remain unwilling to change their behavior, according to experts specializing in international trade and environmental economics. Rights Groups Applaud Trade Deal's Tabling http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/159740/1/1945 SAN FRANCISCO, Apr 14 (OneWorld) - Long-time critics of corporate-friendly free trade agreements are applauding House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) for effectively putting the brakes on a deal with the South American nation of Colombia. A Moratorium on Free Trade Pacts http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83314 "Show your support of trade agreements that assure job security and decent livelihoods, and take a stand against the NAFTA model that displaces millions from their homes and jobs and furthers environmental destruction," urges a group advocating fairer globalization. FAO forecasts high rice production in 2008 http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/159420/1/1945 Assuming normal weather conditions, the Food and Agriculture Organization predicts a 1.8 percent increase in world rice production, including India and Bangladesh, which may ease the current tight supply in key rice producing countries. On the other side, international rice trade is expected to fall due to restrictions in exports. 2008 Stockholm Water Prize goes to ‘virtual water’ innovator http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/159238/1/1945 Professor John Anthony Allan from King’s College, London has been awarded the 2008 Stockholm Water Prize for his pioneering concepts of measuring, understanding and communicating water issues. ‘Virtual water’ import via food has had major impacts on global trade policy and research, especially in water-scarce regions. Local Control Saves Forests - Report http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/159182/1/1945 NEW YORK, Mar 27 (OneWorld) - There will likely be fewer wildfires and more trees for future generations if loggers abide by a set of international rules on forest management, says a new study by independent environmentalists. Large Investor Leaves Namibia http://www.oneworld.net/article/view/158654/1/1945 WINDHOEK, Mar 10 (IPS) - The Namibian government plans to stay the course with an economic incentive program for corporations -- known as export processing zones (EPZ) -- despite one of the largest of the foreign investors deciding last week to close down its operations -- a move that will destroy 3,000 jobs. Tate & Lyle Adopts Fairtrade Label for Sugar http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/82597 Tate & Lyle says it intends to move its entire retail cane sugars range to Fairtrade, marking the largest-ever switch to the ethical labelling scheme by any major UK food or drink brand. Developing countries welcome WTO proposal on farm trade http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/158040/1/1945 Developing countries last week hailed the WTO proposal to cut taxes on agricultural exports by a minimum of 54%, while voicing their reservations on the draft on industrial products. Launched in 2001, the Doha negotiations on multilateral trade aim at forging a North-South consensus on trade in farm and manufactured goods. Making trade gender sensitive http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/157864/1/1945 An international seminar by UNCTAD will focus on gender concerns in trade in India and other developing countries from 25-27 February at New Delhi. The forum aims to sensitise trade experts, policy makers and stakeholders, and seek ways to integrate women into the international trade system. No bed of roses for new government in Pakistan http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/157815/1/1945 Pakistan is in a shambles on all fronts. The economy is in tatters with soaring inflation, a slowdown in growth, rising debt burden, trade imbalance and more. For the new government in Pakistan, it will be a colossal task to clean up the mess.