Go to these Links to take action
Here is a selection of websites related to the major themes in the Activist section. All the sites focus on information and action. They will help you find out more about the kinds of concrete actions you can take to put these ideas to work. The sites also list organizations (many supported by Fré dé ric Back) you may want to join. To guide you through the information, each site carries a brief description of its goals and content (online news and information, interactive activities, practical initiatives). For more links, you may want to visit the French version of this section.
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For a sustainable agriculture
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Via Campesina is an international movement which promotes economic equality, social justice, the preservation of land, food sovereignty, and sustainable agricultural production by uniting peasant organizations and indigenous communities from Asia, America, and Europe.
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The IVU web site offers different resources to promote vegetarianism around the world, in particular with its international database of restaurants, hotels, companies, organizations, and discussion groups related to vegetarianism.
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WWOOF is dedicated to helping those who would like to volunteer on organic farms by compiling a list of organic farms that welcome volunteer help from around the world.
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OACC's mission is to strengthen the science and practice of organic agriculture in Canada. Its website provides technical and consumer information, links, and other resources to encourage the development of more sustainable communities.
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Transfair Canada is part of an international system of doing business based on dialogue, transparency and respect. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions for producers and workers in developing countries according to a rigorous system of monitoring, auditing and certification.
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CAP raises province-wide public awareness on the issue of pesticides by joining together interested groups and individuals throughout Quebec, by creating ties with similar organizations abroad, and with the dissemination of relevant information about pesticides and their alternatives.
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