Networks and programs

• NETARD - http://www.netard.dk

The Danish Network for Agricultural Research Development. NETARD’s purpose is to make it possible for Danish agricultural development research to become a catalyst in Danish development co-operation.

• ReNED - http://www.rened.dk

Research Network for Environment and Development. The ReNED web site provides information on the Danish research community within environment and development as well as on events, relevant documents and links to partners.

• COMPAS - http://www.compasnet.org

Comparing and supporting endogenous development. The Compas programme is an initiative to improve the quality of development support initiatives. The project provides support to local organisations, which are enhancing biological and cultural diversity and sustainable management of natural resources by building on Indigenous Knowledge Systems and local leadership. It is a response to the growing view among development practitioners that stagnating agricultural production, environmental degradation, loss of biodiversity and cultural distortion in many parts of the third world are related to the type of development interventions which have taken place.

Centres and institutes

• Organic Agriculture at FAO - http://www.fao.org/organicag/default.htm

The aim of this Website is to offer information on organic agriculture available at FAO. It also functions as a “road map” whereby users are directed to other relevant websites.

• CIKS - http://www.ciks.org

The Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems is an organisation devoted to exploring and developing the contemporary relevance and applications of traditional Indian knowledge systems - with the focus areas being agriculture and health care.

• CSE - http://www.cseindia.org

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) is an independent, public interest organisation which aims to increase public awareness on science, technology, environment and development. For more than two decades, CSE has been creating awareness about the environmental challenges facing our nation. Searching for solutions that people and communities can implement themselves. Challenging India to confront its problems. Inspiring it to take action. Pushing the government to create frameworks for people and communities to act on their own.

Assorted links

• Fairtrade - http://www.fairtrade.org.uk

The UK-based organisation Fairtrade has a long list of links related to fair trade at http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/resources_links.htm.

• PCDF - http://www.pcdf.org

The People-Centered Development Forum seeks a just, inclusive, and sustainable world that works for all. Its most recent initiative centers on strengthening civil society voices in global dialogues on food and agriculture policy.