ORGANIC (Ltd) - NewsOrganic newsline from organic.com.auUnited Nations Commission On Sustainable Development Opens Its 2003 Session- April 28, 2003 The Commission April 2003 session marks its first formal meeting since the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development in South Africa. The Commission will focus on its own future work in translating into reality the commitments to economic growth, social development and environmental protection, made at that landmark conference.http://organic.com.au/news/2003.04.28/ Blair Faces Huge Resistance To His Support For GM Crops- April 27, 2003 Britain to decide on the use of GM technology by the latter part of 2003. A February survey shows majority opposition by the public.http://organic.com.au/news/2003.04.27/ Australian State Of NSW Bans Production Of GM Food Until 2006- April 14, 2003 Premier Bob Carr announces the ban on the production of GM food crops (such as canola, clover, mustard and field peas) until 2006 in New South Wales, Australias most populous state.http://organic.com.au/news/2003.04.14/ |