• International Agri-Food Network (IAFN)
• International Federation of Agricultural Producers (IFAP)
• World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
• International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
• CropLife International
• International Fertilizer Industry Association (IFA)
• The International Association of Plant Breeders for the Protection of Plant Varieties (ASSINSEL)
• The International Seed Trade Federation (FIS)
• International Co-operative Alliance (ICA)
• International Dairy Federation (IDF)
• International Meat Secretariat (IMS)
• World Federation of the Animal Health Industry (IFAH)
• Confederation of the food and drink industries of the EU (CIAA)

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International Agri-Food Network (IAFN)
IAFN was formed to co-ordinate activities to promote stronger relations with international organisations in the field of agricultural development. It fosters co-operation and understanding among international agri-food sector organisations, and takes joint action on items of common interest.

Chemin du Reposoir 7
1260 Nyon
Switzerland
Tel: +41/22 365 44 20
Fax: +41/22 365 44 21
E-mail: fis@worldseed.org
URL: http://www.agrifood.net

International Federation of Agricultural Producers (IFAP)
IFAP was established in 1946 to secure the fullest co-operation between organisations of agricultural producers in meeting the optimum nutritional and consumptive requirements of the peoples of the world. It works to improve the economic and social status of all who live by and on the land.

60, rue Saint Lazare
75009 Paris
France
Tel: +33 1 45 26 05 53
Fax: +33 1 48 74 72 12
E-mail: ifap@ifap.org
URL: http://www.ifap.org

World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
WBCSD aims to develop closer co-operation between business, government and all other organisations concerned with the environment and sustainable development. It published a guide on Business and Biodiversity - A Guide for the Private Sector: http://www.wbcsd.org/projects/pr_biodiversity.htm#publications

4, chemin de Conches
CH-1231 Conches Geneva
Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 839 3100
Fax: +41 22 839 3131
E-mail: info@wbcsd.org
URL: http://www.wbcsd.org

International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
ICC is the world business organisation, the only representative body that speaks with authority on behalf of enterprises from all sectors in every part of the world. Its Commission on Environment works with the business community to develop innovative responses to environmental problems, and to ensure that business views are taken into account by the intergovernmental organisations concerned with the environment. Working groups include Trade and Environment, Climate Change, Waste Management, Sustainable Development, Environmental Management Systems (ISO), Biodiversity, World Food Supply, Sustainable Forest Management, Ecolabeling, Insurance and Environment.

38, Cours Albert 1er
75008 Paris
France
Tel: +33 1 49 53 28 28
Fax: +33 1 49 53 28 59
E-mail: environment@iccwbo.org
URL: http://www.iccwbo.org

CropLife International
CropLife International is the recognised worldwide representative of the Crop Protection Industry. Its overall objective is to promote understanding of the Crop Protection Industry's contribution to society and to co-ordinate the membership network of associations.

Avenue Louise 143
Brussels B-1050
Belgium
Tel: +32 2 542 0410
Fax: +32 2 542 0419
E-mail: info@gcpf.org
URL: http://www.croplife.org

International Fertilizer Industry Association (IFA)
IFA is a non-profit industrial organization with around 500 member companies in about 80 countries.

28 rue Marbeuf
75008 Paris
France
Tel: +33 153 930 500
Fax: +33 153 930 545/546/547
E-mail: ifa@fertilizer.org
URL: http://www.fertilizer.org

The International Association of Plant Breeders for the Protection of Plant Varieties (ASSINSEL)
ASSINSEL is composed of 45 individual organizations involved in plant breeding in over 31 developed and developing countries, which in turn represent more than 1,000 companies worldwide. ASSINSEL seeks to increase recognition of plant breeders' contribution to world agriculture and horticulture, and promotes protection of intellectual property rights.

Secretariat
Chemin du Reposoir 7
1260 Nyon
Switzerland
Tel: +41/22 365 44 20
Fax: +41/22 365 44 21
E-mail: assinsel@worldseed.org
URL: http://www.worldseed.org/

The International Seed Trade Federation (FIS)
FIS is a federation of national associations and individual seed companies spread over 66 countries. FIS facilitates the free movement of seeds within fair and reasonable regulations to serve farmers, growers and consumers, while protecting intellectual property. FIS encourages modern technologies in high-quality seeds to contribute to sustainable agriculture.

Secretariat
Chemin du Reposoir 7
1260 Nyon
Switzerland
Tel: +41/22 365 44 20
Fax: +41/22 365 44 21
E-mail: fis@worldseed.org
URL: http://www.worldseed.org/

International Co-operative Alliance (ICA)
The ICA is an international non-governmental organisation which unites, represents and serves co-operatives worldwide.

15, route des Morillons
1218 Grand-Saconnex, Geneva
Switzerland
Tel: +41 022 929 88 88
Fax: +41 022 798 41 22
E-mail: ica@coop.org or treacy@coop.org
URL: http://www.coop.org

International Dairy Federation (IDF)
IDF is a unique international organization which promotes and enhances the image, trade, production and consumption of milk and milk products world-wide by collecting and disseminating scientific, technical and economic information and providing a platform for meaningful exchange of professional knowledge and discussion.

Diamant Building
Boulevard Auguste Reyers 80
B-1030 Brussels
Belgium
Tel: +32 2 733 9888
Fax: +32 2 733 0413
E-mail: info@fil-idf.org
URL: http://www.fil-idf.org/

International Meat Secretariat (IMS)
IMS is a non-profit organization catering exclusively to the requirements of the worldwide meat and livestock sector.

17, Place des Vins de France
75012 Paris
France
Tel: +33 1 4468 8454
Fax: +33 1 4468 8453
E-mail: info@meat-ims.org
URL: http://www.meat-ims.org/

World Federation of the Animal Health Industry (IFAH)
IFAH is the global federation representing manufacturers of veterinary medicines, vaccines and other animal health products in both developed and developing countries across five continents. Its goal is to promote a harmonised, science-based regulatory and trade framework that supports a global animal health industry which is economically viable and high-technology driven, contributing to a healthy and safe food supply.

1 rue Defacqz
B-1000 Brussels
Belgium
Tel: +32 2 541 0111
Fax: +32 1 541 0119
E-mail: ifah@ifahsec.org
URL: http://www.ifahsec.org

Confederation of the food and drink industries of the EU (CIAA)
CIAA is the voice of food and drink producers in the European Union and represents these industries in areas of common interest with a view to creating the most favourable environment possible for their development. In its role as leader, CIAA aims at promoting the image of the food and drink industry in its contacts with European and international institutions and with relevant interest groups.

Avenue des Arts 43
Brussels B-1040
Belgium
Tel: +32 2 514 1111
Fax: +32 2 511 2905
E-mail: ciaa@ciaa.be
URL: http://www.ciaa.be

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