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Risk, Regulation and Controversy: Agricultural Biotechnology in Developing Countries
GM crops are especially controversial in developing countries. This work examines the reasons for controversy, and the analyzes the ability of science-policy infrastructure in developing countries to regulate the use of GM seeds.
Rural Energy and Human Health
Hisham Zerriffi
This project is developing an integrated framework for understanding the complex relationships between rural energy use, socio-ecological systems and human health. It will highlight areas in which further research is needed and where policies can be developed to improve human and ecological welfare.
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The political ecology of war and resource exploitation
Philippe Le Billon
The political ecology of war and resource exploitation
April 01, 2003
Events
Mar
30
2010
IRES Seminar Series: An Ecosystem Services Approach to Sustainability for UBC and Vancouver
March 30, 2010
The IRES Seminar Series presents an Interdisciplinary Living Lab Course: An Ecosystem Services Approach to Sustainability for UBC and Vancouver.
Jan
13
2010
Film Screening: The End of the Line
January 13, 2010
Please join us for a film screening and discussion, featuring film stars Daniel Pauly and Rashid Sumaila. Light refreshments will also be served.
Oct
17
2008
Ecohealth & Watersheds: Promoting health and reducing disparities through ecosystem management
October 17, 2008
The Liu Institute presents: Dr. Margot Parkes
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