World Trade Organisation Ministerial Hong Kong

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) is holding its ministerial meeting in Hong Kong from 13-18 December. This is an important meeting to clinch a deal on new trade rules.

Friends of the Earth International is there to persuade ministers that no deal is better than a bad deal for the environment and world's poor.

To get the latest on what's happening in Hong Kong - both inside the conference centre and out on the streets - check out Friends of the Earth International's homepage.

You can also get updates at:

• Real World Radio
• latest press releases

Protestors in Hong Kong at the start of the WTO Ministerial

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Resource

Why no deal is better than a bad deal at the WTO
(PDF† 72K) December 2005
This briefing note explains why Friends of the Earth, People & Planet, WDM, War on Want and Greenpeace are concerned with the deal being discussed at the WTO's Ministerial.

Can't see the forest for the TR€£$
(PDF† format 1450K) November 2005
This report looks at how trade talks to open up markets for wood products could speed up destruction of the world's forests, devastating the livelihoods of millions of the poorest people in the world and undermining efforts to tackle climate change.

The tyranny of free trade: wasted natural wealth and lost livelihoods
(PDF† format 1256K) December 2005
This publication exposes the danger that current trade negotiations pose to people and their environments around the world.

UK Government ignores environment at WTO
(PDF† format 24K) December 2005
This media briefing looks at how trade policies being discussed at the WTO will encourage further environmental damage and increase poverty. 

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