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    Patrick Hohmann: The organic cotton Pioneer
    fair-fish: Because You Shouldn't Tickle Fishes
    Tony Rinaudo: The Forest-Maker
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    rüffer & rub visionaries Series

    By Nicole Müller and Billo Heinzpeter Studer

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    About this series

    Billo Heinzpeter Studer has been a devotee of fishes for over 20 years: 'Fishes have always fascinated me, while I also feel sympathy for them. Because they are rather neglected, and mainly attract our attention in large groups - but fishes are not vegetables!'

    Fishes are stranger to us than other (working) animals, and we have very limited knowledge about them and their needs. What defines a good life for a fish? Most of us have no idea. Billo Heinzpeter Studer is on a mission to change this. He explains why fishes are close to his heart, describing his aim to protect them as well as the practical projects, strategies and solutions to realize his vision.

    One such a project leads to Senegal. He goes fishing with local fishermen to observe what happens at sea. He discusses a more humane and sustainable method of fishery for the fishes. The fishermen not least would reap the reward, by asking fairer prices for fairly caught and paid for fishes. This could safeguard their long-term livelihoods. 'C'est intéressant, ça,' they tell Billo Heinzpeter Studer who is on board with the fishermen and on their side.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRüffer & Rub Sachbuchverlag
    Release dateJun 7, 2018
    Patrick Hohmann: The organic cotton Pioneer
    fair-fish: Because You Shouldn't Tickle Fishes
    Tony Rinaudo: The Forest-Maker

    Titles in the series (3)

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      Tony Rinaudo: The Forest-Maker
      Tony Rinaudo: The Forest-Maker

      Tony Rinaudo: The Forest-Maker

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      The Australian agronomist Tony Rinaudo revolutionized reforestation in Africa with Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR). His method is based on deploying tree stumps and roots that still grow even in degraded landscapes: thanks to the protection and care of the shoots, the original tree population can be regenerated without major financial costs. The method is now successfully applied in at least 24 African countries. Where the desert was still expanding 20 years ago, farmers reforest large areas with FMNR: in Niger alone seven million hectares of land were already restored in this way. Up to 700 million people will possibly be obliged to leave their homelands during the next three decades because of increasing desertification in the landscapes where they live. In the opinion of scientists, there is only one hope: to convince the local farmers of 'sustainable land management'. Tony Rinaudo believes that with FMNR he has found the appropriate method for such management - and just in time to stop, or even to be able to reverse the destruction of livelihoods.

      The Australian agronomist Tony Rinaudo revolutionized reforestation in Africa with Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR). His method is based on deploying tree stumps and roots that still grow even in degraded landscapes: thanks to the protection and care of the shoots, the original tree population can be regenerated without major financial costs. The method is now successfully applied in at least 24 African countries. Where the desert was still expanding 20 years ago, farmers reforest large areas with FMNR: in Niger alone seven million hectares of land were already restored in this way. Up to 700 million people will possibly be obliged to leave their homelands during the next three decades because of increasing desertification in the landscapes where they live. In the opinion of scientists, there is only one hope: to convince the local farmers of 'sustainable land management'. Tony Rinaudo believes that with FMNR he has found the appropriate method for such management - and just in time to stop, or even to be able to reverse the destruction of livelihoods.

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      Patrick Hohmann: The organic cotton Pioneer
      Patrick Hohmann: The organic cotton Pioneer

      Patrick Hohmann: The organic cotton Pioneer

      Nicole Müller
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      2002 the UN "Award for Sustainable Development Partnerships" How is it feasible to pay fair prices to farmers and sewers in India, Tanzania or Bangladesh, to protect nature and guarantee sustainable production? The Swiss organic cotton pioneer and founder of Remei AG, Patrick Hohmann, has succeeded against all odds. The fabric that we wear on our skin ruins entire economies and destroys nature. Hohmann no longer wanted to accept this. The reason: "It cannot be fair for an Indian farmer to subsidize my T-shirt." After several bankruptcies, setbacks and disappointments, he succeeded in producing cotton for the benefit of all stakeholders. Hohmann set up the bioRe® Foundation, an independent organization, which promotes organic cotton cultivation in India and Tanzania in cooperation with almost 6000 organic farmers. The foundation supports organic farming as a sustainable livelihood for smallholders and their families; it assures the participation of farming communities by respecting their human rights. Translated by Suzanne Kirkbright

      2002 the UN "Award for Sustainable Development Partnerships" How is it feasible to pay fair prices to farmers and sewers in India, Tanzania or Bangladesh, to protect nature and guarantee sustainable production? The Swiss organic cotton pioneer and founder of Remei AG, Patrick Hohmann, has succeeded against all odds. The fabric that we wear on our skin ruins entire economies and destroys nature. Hohmann no longer wanted to accept this. The reason: "It cannot be fair for an Indian farmer to subsidize my T-shirt." After several bankruptcies, setbacks and disappointments, he succeeded in producing cotton for the benefit of all stakeholders. Hohmann set up the bioRe® Foundation, an independent organization, which promotes organic cotton cultivation in India and Tanzania in cooperation with almost 6000 organic farmers. The foundation supports organic farming as a sustainable livelihood for smallholders and their families; it assures the participation of farming communities by respecting their human rights. Translated by Suzanne Kirkbright

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      fair-fish: Because You Shouldn't Tickle Fishes
      fair-fish: Because You Shouldn't Tickle Fishes

      fair-fish: Because You Shouldn't Tickle Fishes

      Billo Heinzpeter Studer
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      Billo Heinzpeter Studer has been a devotee of fishes for over 20 years: 'Fishes have always fascinated me, while I also feel sympathy for them. Because they are rather neglected, and mainly attract our attention in large groups - but fishes are not vegetables!' Fishes are stranger to us than other (working) animals, and we have very limited knowledge about them and their needs. What defines a good life for a fish? Most of us have no idea. Billo Heinzpeter Studer is on a mission to change this. He explains why fishes are close to his heart, describing his aim to protect them as well as the practical projects, strategies and solutions to realize his vision. One such a project leads to Senegal. He goes fishing with local fishermen to observe what happens at sea. He discusses a more humane and sustainable method of fishery for the fishes. The fishermen not least would reap the reward, by asking fairer prices for fairly caught and paid for fishes. This could safeguard their long-term livelihoods. 'C'est intéressant, ça,' they tell Billo Heinzpeter Studer who is on board with the fishermen and on their side.

      Billo Heinzpeter Studer has been a devotee of fishes for over 20 years: 'Fishes have always fascinated me, while I also feel sympathy for them. Because they are rather neglected, and mainly attract our attention in large groups - but fishes are not vegetables!' Fishes are stranger to us than other (working) animals, and we have very limited knowledge about them and their needs. What defines a good life for a fish? Most of us have no idea. Billo Heinzpeter Studer is on a mission to change this. He explains why fishes are close to his heart, describing his aim to protect them as well as the practical projects, strategies and solutions to realize his vision. One such a project leads to Senegal. He goes fishing with local fishermen to observe what happens at sea. He discusses a more humane and sustainable method of fishery for the fishes. The fishermen not least would reap the reward, by asking fairer prices for fairly caught and paid for fishes. This could safeguard their long-term livelihoods. 'C'est intéressant, ça,' they tell Billo Heinzpeter Studer who is on board with the fishermen and on their side.

    Author

    Nicole Müller

    Nicole Müller, (b. 1962 in Basel) is a writer, publicist and consultant. She studied Romance studies and Russian in Zurich, Paris and Bochum. Her long-standing expertise in communications was recognized in 2007 with a Swiss and international diploma in marketing communications. Her literary work includes the novels "Denn das ist das Schreckliche an der Liebe", "Mehr am 15. September", "Kaufen!"as well as a biography about Annemarie Schwarzenbach. Nicole Müller became well known as a moderator of "Sternstunde Philosophie". As a consultant for brand management and communications she has advised clients such as Globus, UNICEF, Swiss Re, Credit Suisse, Hilti Foundation and Sonnmatt Luzern.

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