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Date: Wed, 17 Jul 1996 17:28:27 -0700 (PDT)
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Subject: PANUPS: Resource Pointer #88
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Resource Pointer #88
July 17, 1996
For copies of the following resources, please contact
the appropriate publishers or organizations directly.
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*The Forgotten Pollinators, 1996.* Stephen L. Buchmann
and Gary Paul Nabhan. Describes pollinator ecology and
emphasizes importance of pollination to biodiversity and
agriculture. Explains that pollinator species are
declining due to human impacts, including pesticides,
trade agreements such as NAFTA and conversion of
wildlands to monocultural croplands. Combines
descriptions of ecological concepts with policy
recommendations and calls for greater efforts to protect
declining pollinator species. Appendix lists pollinators
of major crop plants, pesticides most harmful to
pollinators and related conservation and research
organizations. 292 pp. US$25. Island Press, 1718
Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20009;
phone (202) 232-7933; fax (202) 234-1328; email
lmagnino@islandpress.com.
*Ten Essential Reasons to Protect The Birds and the
Bees: How an Impending Pollination Crisis Threatens
Plants and the Food on Your Table, 1996.* The Forgotten
Pollinators Campaign. Presents ten reasons to protect
pollinators, including that agricultural production
depends on pollination and that fewer pollinators lead
to fewer plants. Recommends actions for researchers,
farmers, gardeners, educators and policy-makers to
protect pollinators, stressing need to reduce pesticide
use, preserve habitat and implement interstate and
international pollinator protection programs. 16 pp. The
Forgotten Pollinators Campaign, Arizona-Sonora Desert
Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Road, Tucson, AZ, 85743; email
fpollen@azstarnet.com;
http://www.oldwestnet.com/asdm/fp/.
*Global List of Threatened Vertebrate Wildlife Species
Serving as Pollinators for Crops and Wild Plants, 1996.*
Gary Paul Nabhan. Lists endangered pollinators including
marsupials, bats, primates, birds, carnivores and
rodents. Presents common names, scientific names and
inhabited regions. 16 pp. The Forgotten Pollinators
Campaign (see above).
*The World Bank's Partnership with Nongovernmental
Organizations, 1996.* (English, French and Spanish). The
World Bank. Provides World Bank perspective regarding
collaboration between NGOs and the Bank, and discusses
ways to improve cooperation between Bank and NGOs.
Describes Bank organizations and objectives, including
overview of the NGO-World Bank Committee, a committee
for NGO leaders and Bank managers to discuss policy.
Suggests ways Bank can contribute to NGO capacity
building through training and other means, and provides
contact information of World Bank staff working on NGO
issues. 38 pp. Stock #13603. US$7.95. The World Bank,
1818 H Street, Washington, DC 20433; phone (202) 477-
1234; fax (202) 477-6391; email books@worldbank.org;
http://www.worldbank.org.
*The Price of a Dream: The story of the Grameen Bank and
the idea that is helping the poor to change their lives,
1996.* David Bornstein. Examines history and
organization of the Grameen "Village" Bank, an anti-
poverty lending institution in Bangladesh that aims to
assist poor women with small loans for self-employment,
including agricultural projects. The Grameen Bank has
grown from a small local service into largest rural
lender in Bangladesh, disbursing more than US$1 billion
in 1994. Investigates how this model may be transferable
to other countries and emphasizes that development needs
to begin with the poorest people. 370 pp. US$25. Simon
and Schuster, 1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY
10020; phone (212) 698-7537; fax (212) 698-7336;
http://www.simonsays.com.
We encourage those interested in having resources listed
in the Online Resource Pointer to send review copies of
publications, videos or other sources to our office
(address listed below) or to contact Information Program
Associates Adam Kirshner or Gina Schilling for further
information.
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