clients and partners

UNEP • UNDP • UNICEF • UNESCO • UNDPI • UNFPA • UNCHS • UNHCHR • WHO • WWF International • IUCN - World Conservation Union • IISD - International Institute for Sustainable Development • Earth Day International • Greenpeace International • Peace Child International • International Transpersonal Association • WETV • European Network of GMO-free Regions • GM Watch • EcoNexus • GENET • Friends of the Earth Europe • The Megacities Project •

World Game Institute • Upaya House • European Parliament Independence / Democracy Group • Government of Ireland • Schumacher College • Princeton University Centre of International Studies • Columbia University Sustainable Development Initiative • University of British Columbia School of Community and Regional Planning • University of Virginia School of Architecture • New School University (New York) • Apple Computer • Sun Microsystems • Genetic ID • JOL - Global Park Qatar • IMCOPA • Mystic Fire Video • An Taisce - the National Trust for Ireland • Irish Cattle and Sheepfarmers Association • Irish Doctors Environmental Association • Irish Organic Farmers and Growers Association • GM-free Ireland • Euro-Toques • Slow Food Ireland

recent client projects

Castello di Cennina: International centre for a sustainable future

We are currently (Spring 2010) finalising a business plan, 3-D architectural model and fund-raising strategy to launch Global Vision's proposed international centre of learning, culture and communication for a sustainable future, as a joint venture with the Castello di Cennina in Tuscany, Italy.

GM-free Ireland Network: Press conference on GM-free labelling

In November 2009 Global Vision held a press conference on the business case for Ireland's GM-free label. See related press release, briefing and market survey, and video. The event included presentations by Michael O'Callaghan (in his role as co-ordinator of the GM-free Ireland Network) Richard Corrigan (Michelin star chef and TV host), Darina Allen (Slow Food Ireland, Good Food Ireland, Free Choice Consumer Group, Artisan Food Forum, and the Farmers Market movement), Malcolm Thompson (Irish Cattle and Sheepfarmers Association), Evan Doyle (the Taste Council, Organic Trust and Euro-Toques Ireland), and the geneticst Dr. John Fagan (Cert ID).

Government of Ireland: Briefings on GM-free food and farming

Since June 2007 Global Vision has collaborated with the Irish Government's Department of Food and Agriculture and the Department of the Environment on their policy to declare the island of Ireland as a GMO-free zone, with a ban on field trials and cultivation of GM crops and the introduction of a voluntary GM-free label for food including animal produce produced without the use of GM animal feed. Our work involved invited presenations for the Joint Parliament / Senate Commitees on Food and Agriculture and European Affairs.

European Parliament Independence / Democracy Group: Briefing on the health risks of GM food

June 2007: Global Vision organised an expert briefing on the health risks of GM food at the European Parliament Office in Dublin for the European Parliament Independence / Democracy Group. Speakers included the geneticist Dr. Ricarda Steinbrecher of EcoNexus, Genetic Roulette author Jeffrey Smith of the US Institute for Responsible Technology, Cathy Sinnott MEP, and Ireland's Minister for Food and Horticulture Trevor Sargent T.D., who used the event to announce the Government's new policy goal to declare the island of Ireland as a GMO-free zone. The event was co-sponsored by Glenisk, Slow Food Ireland, the Irish Organic Farmers and Growers Association, and the Irish Doctors Environmental Association.

IMCOPA Europe SA: Briefing on GM-free animal feed

May 2007: Global Vision organised a private meeting between Jochen Koester, the head of the European branch of IMCOPA (Brazil's largest exporter of certified non-GMO soya products) and official representatives of the Irish Farmers Association, Irish Creamery and Milk Suppliers Association, Irish Cattle and Sheepfarmers Association, and the Northern Ireland branch of the UK National Beef Association to learn about the availability of certified non-GMO soya meal for animal feed. The briefing was co-sponsored by BrookLodge & Wells Spa Hotel.

Greenpeace International: Exposé of illegal GM animal feed entering the EU through Dublin port

April 2007: Global Vision collaborated with Greenpeace International to expose a ship unloading a large cargo of unapproved GM maize which illegally entered the European market through the ports of Dublin and Rotterdam. This lead to a temporary EU ban on animal feed imports from the USA. For details see www.gmfreeireland.org/pakrac/.

An Taisce - the National Trust for Ireland: Green Ireland Conference

June 2006: Global Vision produced the Green Ireland conference on branding for farming, food and eco-tourism at Kilkenny Castle. We co-hosted the event with An Taisce - the National Trust for Ireland. Keynote speakers included Right Livelihood Award winner Vandana Shiva of the India-based Research Foundation for Science, Technology and Ecology and the International Commission on the Future of Food and Agriculture, Right Livelihood Award winner Percy Schmeiser (Canada), The Future of Food film director Deborah Koons Garcia (USA) and Benny Haerlin of the Foundation on Future Farming and Save Our Seeds (Germany). These and other delegates from America, Asia and Europe gave a strong warning that Ireland's world famous clean green image – which provides a competitive advantage for our food, farm, and tourism industries – would soon be lost if the Irish government and the Irish Farmers Association fail to resist pressure from the WTO and the European Commission to force the release of patented genetically modified (GM) animal feed, seeds, crops, trees, fish and livestock here. The event provided a historic opportunity for Irish policy makers and stakeholders to meet with key international experts to explore our democratic participation, legal rights and responsibilities for the future of food and farming ‚ and Ireland's brand recognition in a globalising world. The conference proceedings are available online at www.gmfreeireland.org/conference

JOL: Global Park Qatar

In 2004 Global Vision designed the sustainability module of a feasibility study for a €500m Doha-based regional sustainability showcase / learning centre to foster civil society in the Gulf of Arabia region. Featuring high performance architecture, educational pavilions, hotels, a conference centre and regional networking, the project was developed for Journey of Light Ltd / Global Park Qatar, in collaboration with the Qatar Ministry of Finance and DBA Project Design Management, a London-based management consultancy specialising in the definition, development and delivery of all aspects of museum, gallery, exhibition and cultural projects. The project was cancelled due to the Iraq war.

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