Inspiration follows climate conference in Lome, Togo.
On Saturday, May 9, the “Be Organic Vegan to Save the Planet,” live-broadcast global warming videoconference was held in Lome, the capital city of Togo. Invited as the guest of honor was Supreme Master Ching Hai, who answered a wide range of questions from a guest panel, including one regarding the impact
of climate change to each and every citizen of the Earth.


VOICE: Uplifting music and dance performances created further warmth and welcome for the millions of people tuned in to live broadcasts of the event. Besides airing via Supreme Master Television, the program was also broadcast via satellite television across the African continent, as well as on five radio stations in Togo, Benin, and Ghana.

Congratulations all distinguished and caring participants and guests of the “Be Organic Vegan, to Save the Planet” conference! Our appreciation to the African media members for their interest and noble assistance in spreading the urgent message of our fragile planetary state.We are especially thankful to Supreme Master Ching Hai whose trusted insights and support are invaluable gifts to humanity at this crucial time. May dialogue and actions continue to bring the vital plant-based diet solution to all of Africa and the world.

Please tune in to Supreme Master Television’s Words of Wisdom for the full rebroadcast of this live event
at a later date, with multi-language subtitles.

Eels in crisis after 95% decline in last 25 years
Eel population plummets. According to recent findings of the European Environment Agency, 95 percent of the European eel population has been lost in the past 25 years. Mr. Andy Don of the Agency said, “There is no doubt that there is a crisis.” The Agency is attempting to help the eels with such initiatives as the construction of fish passes in England and Wales so that young eels may more easily travel upstream in rivers without being blocked by obstacles. Another program currently in place accomplishes the same goal by receiving the eels in containers and then releasing them beyond the barriers.

European Environment Agency, we appreciate your concern and caring actions. May we soon create a sustainable world where eels continue to grace our planet and all marine life is safe.

In an August 2008 videoconference with our Association members in Canada, Supreme Master Ching Hai once more reminded that the ultimate way to prevent further loss of Earth’s precious species, including humankind, is to turn to a compassionate vegetarian diet.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/may/01/eel-fishing-europe-environment
http://www.eea.europa.eu

Organic farmers to get piece of Farm Bill pie
US Organic farmers get a helping hand. US Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan has stated that a new measure is making available US$50 million in financial assistance to established organic farmers as well as those in the process of certification. The funds are being administered through the 2009 Organic Farm Initiative, which is part of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Deputy Secretary Merrigan further stated that President Barack Obama wants to make organic products a priority for development.

Your Excellency, Deputy Secretary Merrigan and the United States, we laud your nation’s value of the eco-friendly and health-preserving organic produce farming. Measures such as these are sure to provide the necessary support for everyone to enjoy bounteous fruit and veg harvests that also benefit the environment.
http://www.mnn.com/food/farms-gardens/blogs/organic-farmers-to-get-piece-of-farm-bill-pie