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Forestry, Indigenous rights protests set for B.C. legislature during budget announcement
VICTORIA (NEWS 1130) — Forestry workers and Indigenous rights demonstrators are heading to the B.C. legislature to send the province a message as the annual budget is set to be revealed.
While the provincial budget isn’t expected to offer any surprises or big announcements, both groups gearing up to rally outside the legislature are promising to make a fuss about forestry and natural gas.
Costa Rica indigenous leader shot amid tensions over land rights
An indigenous leader leading his people’s effort to reclaim ancestral land in Costa Rica has been wounded in a gun attack – the latest in a spate of targeted violence which has gone unpunished by authorities.
Mainor Ortiz Delgado, 29, a leader of the Bribri indigenous people in Salitre, Puntarenas province, was shot in the right leg earlier this month – the third time Ortiz has been shot allegedly by members of the same family in 14 months.
Naturschutzbund Deutschland
Founded in 1899, NABU (Nature And Biodiversity Conservation Union), is one of the oldest and largest environment associations in Germany. The association encompasses more than 700,000 members and sponsors, who commit themselves to the conservation of threatened habitats, flora and fauna, to climate protection and energy policy.
Aidenvironment
Aidenvironment is a not for profit values driven consultancy providing services and research on sustainable production and trade. We create social, environmental and economic value seeking a fair distribution across stakeholders. Our combination of strategic capacity, extensive on the ground experience and transparent methods makes us a leader in the field.
National Forestry Commission of Mexico
The National Forestry Commission of Mexico (Spanish: Comisión Nacional Forestal or CONAFOR) is a government agency tasked with developing, supporting and promoting the conservation and restoration of Mexico's forests, as well participating in the development of plans, programs and policies for sustainable forestry development.
National Cooperative Business Association
NCBA CLUSA works to build a better world and a more inclusive economy that empowers people to contribute to shared prosperity and well being for themselves and future generations. We engage, partner with and empower people everywhere to have a greater say in their futures and more equitable access to sustainable jobs and opportunities. We achieve this vision through collaborative partnerships in development, advocacy, public awareness and thought leadership.
National Center for State Courts
The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) is a non-profit organization charged with improving judicial administration in the United States and around the world. It functions as a think-tank, library, non-profit consulting firm for the courts, advocate for judicial and legislative reform, and a center of education in the field of judicial administration.
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (Cote d'Ivoire)
Reforms have been necessary each time to enable the agricultural sector to support the economic and social development of our country. In order to make our country emerge, a program to revitalize and modernize the agricultural sector is set up. The NAIP is the agricultural sector stimulus program. It revolves around four strategic objectives that are: Food security and sovereignty; Sustainable management of cash and export crops; Private sector engagement through increased investment; Agricultural governance in terms of agricultural sector reforms, restructuring of agricultural profes
Millennium Challenge Account - Senegal
MCC and the Government of Senegal are partnering to spur economic growth and reduce poverty by improving Senegal’s power sector, reducing costs and expanding access to electricity for citizens and businesses.