Through its four programs – ecological agriculture, fair trade,
sustainable transportation and energy efficiency – and its two
campaigns- climate change and responsible consumption- the organization
has developed projects that encourage individuals to take concrete
actions that bring about positive change. All of Équiterre’s projects
are backed by solid expertise, built on the latest developments in the
related fields.
History
Equiterre
was founded in 1993 by a group of young people who had participated in
various preparatory conferences at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil, the previous year. This group shared the view that issues of
poverty, the environment and North-South inequities must be considered
in order for real change to occur in society. They decided to create an
organization that would enable them to put their principles into
action. Equiterre has since been devoted to implementing projects that
focus on solutions rather than problems. The organization has grown
thanks to the synergy of the many individuals who have joined its ranks.
Visit their web site: http://www.equiterre.org
Twenty-five more farms have joined Équiterre’s community-supported organic agriculture network in 2008, for a grand total of 114 farms and 33 000 participants. Équiterre estimates that the program could easily reach 260 000 people.
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