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The AfCFTA and land in Africa: towards a surge in land grabbing?
2-Dec-2024     GRAIN
Given that the AfCFTA could lead to a rise in demand for African land from agricultural and other investors, and that climate policies are increasingly looking to land projects to “capture” carbon, the risks for local communities whose livelihoods rely on land will be great.
Bringing together social and environmental demands in the fight against FTAs
2-Dec-2024     bilaterals.org
In order to put an end to free trade agreements, it is essential to continue to link the different struggles for the defence of territories and their natural resources, for the social demands of the people, for life and for peace.
Thai CSOs’ letter to the EU chief negotiator regarding concerns over the ongoing FTA negotiation with Thailand
29-Nov-2024     Access to medicines
Civil society and non-government organizations in Thailand oppose the provisions proposed by the EU that will have a vast and adverse impact on access to medicines, universal health coverage scheme, agriculture, food sovereignty, consumer protection, and livelihoods of Thai people.
Want to do something good for farmers? Stop the EU-Mercosur trade deal
28-Nov-2024     Greenpeace
Farmers across Belgium, Poland and France took to the streets of Paris, Brussels and dozens of other cities and expressed their strong opposition to a trade deal between the EU and the “Mercosur” countries: Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.
The EU-Mercosur trade deal must be stopped – NOW!
28-Nov-2024     ETJC
No more toxic trade deals between the EU and Latin American countries.
Civil society groups unite to monitor the 4th round of Thailand-EU FTA negotiation
26-Nov-2024     Thaiplus Net
Thai civil society groups, including FTA Watch and the Thai Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS, have expressed serious concerns over the ongoing Thailand-EU Free Trade Agreement negotiations. Key issues include stricter intellectual property rights, which could impact access to affordable medicines, and potential threats to food security and public health. The groups are urging the Thai government to prioritize public health and environmental concerns over corporate interests.
20 years of free trade in Morocco, the dominant class cashes in
25-Nov-2024     bilaterals.org
Even before the colonial era, Morocco was forced to sign several trade agreements. Formal independence has not changed the status quo, and the country's trade remains closely linked to the former colonial powers, especially France.
Trade Gone Mad: exposing the dark side of "Free Trade"
25-Nov-2024     Local Futures
The animation "Trade Gone Mad" sheds light on the destructive impact of corporate-driven global trade. It highlights how so-called "free trade" agreements, often negotiated behind closed doors, empower multinational corporations to prioritize profits over people and the planet.
Thai and Swiss civil society unite to protect access to medicines and the Universal Health Coverage Scheme
21-Nov-2024     ITPC Global
Civil society groups in Thailand and Switzerland are urging the Thai government to maintain its stance against TRIPS+ provisions, which exceed the requirements of the World Trade Organization's TRIPS Agreement. These groups argue that such provisions could significantly increase the cost of medicines and limit access for the Thai population.
European trade deals: Greenwashed but still dirty
18-Nov-2024     bilaterals.org
The strongest economic actors still find their way into the corridors of power of the EU, when we need the planet and the most vulnerable around the world to take power away from them.