The Philippines, being a tropical country, has a rich biodiversity. The country’s richness in flora and fauna is also reflected in the diversity of our vegetables at the species and varietal levels. However, relentless promotion of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) by Agri-Transnational Corporations (Agri-TNCs) and facilitated by the government puts at risk these rich biodiversity […]
The video provides a critical analysis of the International Rice Research Institute’s existence and its impacts through its programs and traitorous collaborations with corporations and governments have all led us to say that it has failed to address hunger and poverty in the Philippines and other countries; committed crimes and violations of peoples’, especially farmers’, […]
Toxic chemical pollution is increasing worldwide, and among the most dangerous are Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs) that cause cascades of severe and irreversible damage on the health of people, communities, and the environment. There is an urgent need to phase out HHPs. This 90-second video is part of PAN’s global campaign demanding ambitious action on […]
Frogs are the guardians of crops. It consumes pests and brings harvest to mankind. Frogs are an important part of the ecosystem. They play a great role in many fields. In the past 10 years, more than 30% of frogs in the world are endangered or extinct. Let’s protect the frogs and our beautiful earth.
More than 80% of flowering plant species globally depend on insect pollinators.Thanks to them, flowers can turn into vegetable, fruit and seeds.Protecting insect pollinators & protecting biodiversity is equivalent of protecting ourselves.
“If no woman stands up, we cannot expect victory in our struggles. But if women join the struggle, victory is already within reach.” In Lupang Ramos, a 372-hectare agricultural land in Cavite province, Philippines, it is the women who lead the struggle for land and #agroecology. Together, they harness their strengths to secure food and livelihoods […]
PAN Asia Pacific (PANAP) and its partners across the globe conducted the 16 Days of Global Action on Agroecology 2020, with the theme “Fight for Food Systems Change!”, as rural peoples confront the challenges of the hunger crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The 16 Days of Global Action on Agroecology is an annual […]
What are the most dangerous countries for farmers, indigenous people, and land activists in 2019? Watch out for PANAP’s Land & Rights Watch yearend report, out on International Human Rights Day, December 10.
