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Title: Eco Ruralis

URL: http://www.ecoruralis.ro/

Description: Eco Ruralis is an association of farmers that practice organic farming and follow traditional principles of environmental awareness. It was established in April 2009 in Cluj Napoca, bringing together farmers from all over the country. Eco Ruralis fights for the right of farmers to practice agriculture on a small, non-industrial scale.This includes the right to use, multiply, and distribute traditional seeds and the strict regulation of biosecurity (GMOs); the organization supports food sovereignty in Romania and consumer health. Its vision is an equitable and ecologically sustainable society where peasants are at the heart of the food system. Its mission is to support and promote agroecological small-scale family farming as the ideal mode of agriculture in Romania. Its activities include educational programs for the public, participatory research programs in the field of traditional seeds in partnership with universities, and advocacy for the right of farmers to use traditional seeds and against the authorization of new GMOs.

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Subject:   Agriculture Seeds Pesticides Environmental protection

Title: Association of Friends of Kadikoi Science, Culture, and Arts (KADOS)

URL: http://www.kados.org.tr/

Description: The Association of Friends of Kadikoi Science, Culture, and Arts (KADOS) is a nongovernmental organization that is based in Istanbul, Turkey. The focus of their work ranges from issues of solar energy, water, agriculture, mining, hazardous waste, and health.

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Subject:   Non-governmental organizations Environmental rights Environmental research

Title: MA'AN Development Center

URL: http://www.maan-ctr.org/index.php

Description: MA’AN Development Center is an independent Palestinian development and training institution established in January,1989, registered by law as a non-profit organization. The main office is located in Ramallah and the four branch offices are located in Gaza, Khan Younis, Tulkarem and Jenin. MA’AN's work is informed by the necessity of creating independent, self-reliant initiatives that lead to the development of human resources for sustainable development, which incorporate values of self-sufficiency and self-empowerment. Its mission is the following: to improve the food security situation of the poorest and most marginalized sectors of the Palestinian society at the family & community level; to develop and enhance the capacities of the Palestinian NGOs, CBOs and grassroots organizations to be able to fulfill their missions and goals so as to contribute to building a Palestinian civil and democratic society based on political pluralism and respect of human rights; to enhance community development and decrease poverty in rural and the most disadvantaged areas; to protect and develop the Palestinian environment; to raise awareness and advocate for and with the Palestinian community on their national rights at the local, national, and international level.

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Subject:   Environmental protection Environmental education Sustainable development Social advocacy

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