Policy Library

Government Relations Manager, CCAP, DC, USA Working closely with CCAP’s program and communications staff, the Government Relations Manager will work to advance CCAP’s Federal outreach strategy, including developing and nurturing relationships with legislative staff, educating policy makers and opinion leaders on policy design issues and organizing thought leadership events.,. .................

Events

Genetically Modified Food

Genetically Modified Food. Public opposition to the genetic engineering of food crops has not been based solely on concern about biological risks. Economic risks have been widely cited too: the fear that the world's food supply will be concentrated in the hands of a few large firms, the fear that such firms will engage or are already engaging in anti-competitive practices, and the fear of the transfer of ownership rights over genetic resources to the private sector. This essay by Dietmar Harhoff, Pierre Régibeau and Katherine Rockett assesses whether these fears are justified. "Genetically Modified Food: Evaluating The Economic Risks" is published by Economic Policy

By Economic Policy, Switzerland.

Food and Agriculture Policy Resource.

A Dow Jones Index for Nature

A Dow Jones Index for Nature. Is it possible to construct a composite indicator for measuring the development of biodiversity? The Natural Capital Index captures changes in biodiversity as changes in the makeup of important ecosystems such as forest, grassland, tundra and deserts. "Biodiversity indicators for the OECD Environmental Outlook and Strategy" is published by the National Institute of Public Health and the Environment.

By National Institute of Public Health and the Environment, Netherlands.

Food and Agriculture Policy Resource.

Eco-taxes

Eco-taxes. Green taxes have been introduced in a number of countries to change behaviour and raise revenue. Possible areas for greater use of green taxes and other market based instruments include water management, toxic waste disposal, pesticide use, emissions and fuel consumption. This paper by Suzi Kerr examines the arguments for greater use of eco-taxes. ?Ecological Tax Reform? is published by the Motu Research Trust for the NZ Ministry for the Environment.

By Motu Research Trust, New Zealand.

Food and Agriculture Policy Resource.

The Impact on New Mexico's Budget of Allowing Same-Sex Couples to Marry

The Impact on New Mexico's Budget of Allowing Same-Sex Couples to Marry. March 23, 2006. This report finds that giving marriage rights to same-sex couples in New Mexico will have a positive impact on the state budget. The study estimates that the state would save up to $1.5 million to $2 million each year for the state.

By Williams Project, US.

Family and Children Policy Resource.

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