ISE-logo-acorn-with-leaves

Author: ISE

Biodev 2002 Report Back

Lucy Sharratt, formerly of the Polaris Institute (now director of the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network), compiled a detailed report on the accomplishments of bioJUSTICE/bioDIVERSITY 2002: The gathering aimed to further the biojustice movement by: Broadening the issues addressed and analysis engaged in biotech resistance. Engaging new communities of people across sectors of society. Developing concrete […]

Social Ecologist Profile: Vincent Gerber of Geneva, Switzerland

[Editor’s note: We are grateful to Vincent for his contribution and happy that he was able to travel to North American to join us for the 2010 ISE Colloquium. As English is not Vincent’s first language we have done some editing/correcting while trying not to alter his meaning or change the character of his replies.] […]

Why We Should Mobilize on the Sacramento Ministerial

The Sacramento summit gives social and environmental justice movements a unique opportunity to act in solidarity with movements around the world, and to highlight some of the most pressing issues of our time: the threat of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) to ecosystems and human health; the ever widening gap between the very rich and very poor; the increasing use of trade agreements to subvert democratic process; and the unchecked power of multinational corporations over our food, our farms, and our future.

New audio available; Hern to debate Zerzan; Gershuny to speak in CA

Audio of a talk “Vancouver: The Best Place on Earth” by Matt Hern, an associate of the ISE, with Charles Demers. A summary: Hern and Demers, both accomplished speakers, have arranged their criticisms and congratulations for Vancouver into an entertaining and engaging presentation that will challenge residents, activists, students, planners, wonks, urbanists and anyone interested […]

ISE Colloquium, August 19-21, 2011

ISE Colloquium: INVITATION & CALL FOR PAPER PROPOSALS: “Social Ecology and the Future of Resistance” Fifth Annual Summer Colloquium – Institute for Social Ecology Marshfield, VT USA August 19-21 Application/Registration Deadline: June 1, 2011 (please see below) Jump to application Contact: admin@social-ecology.org CALL FOR PAPER & PRESENTATION PROPOSALS NOTE: While proposing a paper is certainly welcomed it is not […]