World Relief Nicaragua (http://www.wr.org) / Kevin Sanderson

Renewable Energy for Agriculture - Mexico A partnership between US Government, Winrock, and Fideicomiso de Riesgo Compartido

submitted by Nick Armstrong / Christian Reformed Committee on World Relief

World Relief Nicaragua and Rainforest Alliance / Kevin Sanderson Mission Blend Coffee is a new coffee produced by World Relief Nicaragua that supports Nicaraguan farmers.

This paper by Michael Gertler from the University of Saskatchewan examines the structural, economic, social, cultural and political factors that affect the ability of co-operatives to implement more advanced forms of environmental management and sustainable development. The findings are based on an analysis and empirical observations of agricultural cooperatives in Costa Rica, Chile, and Canada.