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PUBLICATIONS ROBIN PISTORIUS
1989-2009
2009
Pistorius, R.J. and S. de Vries (2009), Bomen aan den einder [in Dutch]. Brochure for CGN,
Wageningen, The Netherlands.
Pistorius, R.J., and H. Ghijsen, E. Lim, B. Visser (2009), Results of on-line conference
Options for Farmers’ Rights. Publication for CGN, in preparation of 3rd Governing Body
meeting Tunis, June 2009.
Pistorius, R.J., B. Visser, H. Loffler (2009), Second National Report on Plant Genetic
Resources for Food and Agriculture the Netherlands. Publication for the Dutch Ministry of
Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, The Hague, The Netherlands.
2008
Pistorius, R.J. (2008), In good company: An inventory of Water Operators Partnerships
(WOPs) between Dutch water operators and their counterparts in developing countries.
Publication for Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Netherlands.
Pistorius, R.J. (2008), De Aardappel: knolgewas van wereldformaat [in Dutch]. Brochure for
CGN, Wageningen, The Netherlands.
Pistorius, R.J. (2008), Making Quality Systems work for Poverty Alleviation, Biodiversity
Conservation and Company Performance. Conference report for Oxfam/Novib, The Hague,
The Netherlands.
Bindraban, P. and R.J. Pistorius (2008), Bio-fuels and food security: Dialogue among
stakeholders on dilemmas about biomass for food and/or fuel. Publication for Wageningen
University and Research Centre (WUR), Wageningen, The Netherlands.
1997-2007
Pistorius, R.J. (2007), De kip. Van orakelhoen tot produktiekip: een historisch persectief [in
Dutch]. Brochure for CGN, Wageningen, The Netherlands.
Pistorius, R.J., and J. Veldhuyzen van Zanten (2006), Kool in Nederland. Geschiedenis van
Teelt en Veredeling [in Dutch]. Brochure for CGN, Wageningen, The Netherlands.
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Visser, B., R.J. Pistorius, R.J.Van Raalte, R., D. Eaton, and L. Louwaars (2005), Options for
non-monetary benefit-sharing: an inventory. Report perpared for The Food and Agriculture
Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), Rome.
Wakker, E., R.J. Pistorius, W. Richert, (2004), Bedrijvigheid en bossenbeleid: Kwalitatieve
evaluatie van marktconforme beleidsinitiatieven die tot doel hebben duurzaam bosbeheer te
bevorderen. Publication for Both Ends, The Netherlands.
Pistorius, R.J., R. Kleef (2003), Towards a virtual knowledge platform on wetlands
management issues. Scenarios, options, requirements and recommendations. Project voor
RIZA, The Hague, The Netherlands.
Kleef, R., R.J. Pistorius (2002), It takes a community, Strategy framework and architecture
for a SNV community of practice, and related internet tools. Publication for SNV, The Hague,
The Netherlands.
Kleef, R., R.J. Pistorius (2002), CHM+: the CBD Clearing House Mechanism as a capacity
building tool. Publication for Expertise Centre of the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature
and Food Quality, The Hague, The Netherlands.
Pistorius, R.J., I. Harkes, J.M. Dros, R. Heijdendael (2003), Bonuspunten voor biodiversiteit,
Verslag van het publieke beraad over detailhandel met aanbevelingen voor CBD - CoP 6 [in
Dutch].
Pistorius, R.J. (2002), Personal networking for conservation. An educational package for
WWF conservation management. Publication for AideEnvironment, Amsterdam, The
Netherlands.
Romijn, B., R.J. Pistorius (2001), Kennis en Kennissen, Raamwerk kennisbeheer en leren
voor de Sector Ecologie [in Dutch]. Publication for AideEnvironment, Amsterdam, The
Netherlands.
Pistorius, R., (2001), WWF Follow up Personal networking for conservation. Publication for
WWF Zeist, The Netherlands.
Romijn, B., R. Kleef, M. Kriesch, R.J. Pistorius, F. van der Valk, M. Hansen; G. Junne J.
Warner (2001), Confluence to international Waters, knowledge, learning and networks.
Report to the World Bank, Netherlands Water Partnership Program.
Pistorius, R.J., Roling, N, Visser, B (2001), Making agrobiodiversity work: reporting on an
on-line stakeholder dialogue (OSD) in the Netherlands. In: Netherlands Journal on
Agricultural Science, NJAS, 48/3-4, 2001.
Pistorius, R.J., J. van Wijk, J. (2000), On-farm conservation: a matter of global concern or
local survival? In: Encouraging Biodiversity. C. Almekinders and W. De Boef (eds.) pp. 308311.
Pistorius, R.J., J. van Wijk, J. (1999), The Exploitation of Genetic Information: Political
strategies in crop improvement. London: CAB International, 275 p.
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1989-1997
Pistorius, R.J. (1997), Scientists, Plants and Politics: A History of the Plant Genetic Resoures
Movement. Rome: International Plant Genetic Resources Institute, IPGRI. 134 p.
Pistorius, R.J. (1997), Novo Nordisks Environmental Accountability. In: Biotechnology and
Development Monitor 33, 17-19. Publiation for the Directorate General for International
Cooperation, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam.
Butler, B., en N. Louwaars, R.J. Pistorius, J. van Wijk (1996), Policy Issues in Intellectual
Property Protection in Plant Breeding: Toward an Alternative System. Amsterdam:
Universiteit van Amsterdam, 1996.
Butler, B., R.J. Pistorius (1996), How Farmers' Rights Can be Used to Adapt Plant Breeders'
Rights, In: Biotechnology and Development Monitor 28, 7-11. Publiation for the Directorate
General for International Cooperation, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam.
Pistorius, R.J., J. Wijk van (1996), Kleine Boeren Verliezen Strijd om Genetisch Materiaal [in
Dutch]. In: Derde Wereld. Wageningen, The Netherlands. pp. 241-246.
Pistorius, R.J., J. Wijk van (1996), Kwekersrecht Nekt Boeren in Derde Wereld [in Dutch] In:
Nieuwe Rotterdamse Courant (NRC). Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 17 July 1996.
Pistorius, R.J. (1995), Biodiversity Issues: Within FAO or the CoP?, In: Biotechnology and
Development Monitor 25, 20-22. Publiation for the Directorate General for International
Cooperation, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Pistorius, R.J. (1995), David versus Goliath: Contracten tussen farmaceutische bedrijven en
inheemse bevolkingsgroepen [in Dutch], In: Indigo, tijdschrift over inheemse volkeren).
Amsterdam, The Netherlands. pp. 12-15.
Pistorius, R.J. (1994), Forum-shopping: Issue linkages in the Genetic Resources Issue. In: R.
Bartlett, P. Kurian, and M. Malik (eds.): International Organizations and Environmental
Policy. Greenwood Press. United Kingdom. pp. 209-221.
Pistorius, R.J. (1994), Will Material Transfer Agreement open Pandora's box?, In:
Biotechnology and Development Monitor 24, 20-22. Publiation for the Directorate General
for International Cooperation, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Pistorius, R.J. (1994), Negros revised: The impact of sugar substitution by HFCS in
perspective, In: Biotechnology and Development Monitor 21, 14-15. Publiation for the
Directorate General for International Cooperation, University of Amsterdam, The
Netherlands.
Pistorius, R.J. (1993), The Environmentalization of the Genetic Resources Issue. Report for
the Centre for Development Research, CDR (Working paper, No. 93.6), Copenhagen. 38 p.
Pistorius, R.J. (1993), Causes and Consequences of the Philippine Sugar Crisis of the Mid1980s: A case study on the impact of sugar substitution through High Fructose Corn Syrup.
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Report prepared for the Directorate General International Cooperation of the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs, DGIS. The Hague, the Netherlands. 57 p.
Pistorius, R.J. (1993), Biodiversity Prospecting: Commercializing Genetic Resources for
Export, In: Biotechnology and Development Monitor 15, 12-15. Publiation for the Directorate
General for International Cooperation, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Pistorius, R.J. (1993), National Interests Versus Global Imperatives at Nairobi Conference on
Biological Diversity, In Biotechnology and Development Monitor 14, 17. Publiation for the
Directorate General for International Cooperation, University of Amsterdam, The
Netherlands.
Pistorius, R.J. (1993), RAFI After 15 Years, In: Biotechnology and Development Monitor 17,
22. Publiation for the Directorate General for International Cooperation, University of
Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Pistorius, R.J. (1993), New Biotech Activities in China, In: China-E.C. Biotechnology Centre
News, Brussels, Belgium. pp. 6-7.
Pistorius, R.J. (1992), Forum Shopping: Issue-linkages in the Control on Plant Genetic
Resources. Contribution to the Conference "Convention on Biological Diversity: National
Interests and Global Imperatives", Nairobi, Kenya. Amsterdam, The Netherlands. 16 pp.
Pistorius, R.J. (1992), Was the US' refusal to Sigh the Biodiversity Convention Necessary? In:
Biotechnology and Development Monitor 12, 8 - 9. Publiation for the Directorate General for
International Cooperation, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Pistorius, R.J. (1992), Het Wereldmilieufonds. In: Economisch Statistische Berichten (10-61992), Amsterdam, The Netherlands. pp. 573 - 575.
Pistorius R. (1992), Natuur is Handel. In: Intermediair (17-7-1992). Amsterdam, The
Netherlands. p. 19.
Commandeur, P., Pistorius, R.J. (1992), Commercial biotechnology gets shape in South East
Asia. In: Biotechnology and Development Monitor 12, 11 - 12. Publiation for the Directorate
General for International Cooperation, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Pistorius, R.J. (1992), The Global Environment Facility: a key fund for biodiversity
preservation? In: Biotechnology and Development Monitor 11, 21 - 22. Publiation for the
Directorate General for International Cooperation, University of Amsterdam, The
Netherlands.
Ristorius, R.J. (1992), Biotechnology in Cameroon, Nigeria, Gabon and Ghana. In:
Biotechnology and Development Monitor 10, 6-10. Publiation for the Directorate General for
International Cooperation, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Ristorius, R.J. (1991), Biotechnology in Kenya and Ethiopia. In: Biotechnology and
Development Monitor 9, 13-15. Publiation for the Directorate General for International
Cooperation, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Ristorius, R.J. (1991), International Trade and Sustainable Development. Report for the Dutch
Association for a New International Development Policy (NIO) [in Dutch], Amsterdam, The
Netherlands. 37 p.
Ristorius, R.J. (1991), FAO: global action on plant genetic resources and biotechnology. In:
Biotechnology and Development Monitor 9, 3-6. Publiation for the Directorate General for
International Cooperation, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Ristorius, R.J. (1991), Tactical Issue-linkages in the Control on Plant Genetic Resources.
Paper presented at the Conference on the Study of Regimes in International Relations, State of
the Art and Perspectives, Tübingen (July 1991), Germany. 26 p.
Ristorius, R.J. and M. Roscam Abbing (1991), Interview with Charles Cooper: Director of
INTECH, UNU's latest initiative. In: Biotechnology and Development Monitor 8, 21-22.
Publiation for the Directorate General for International Cooperation, University of
Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Ristorius, R.J. (1991), Biotechnology Policy and Research in China. In: Biotechnology and
Development Monitor 5, 11-15. Publiation for the Directorate General for International
Cooperation, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Ristorius, R.J. (1991), A Whole Lot of Coffee, In: Intermediair, Amsterdam, The Netherlands,
p. 34.
Ristorius, R.J. (1990), The Gene Hunters (Book review of: Calestous Juma, The Gene
Hunters). In: Project Appraisal, Sussex, United Kingdom, pp. 45-47.
Ristorius, R.J. (1990), "Shattering" (Book review of: Cary Fowler and Pat Mooney,
Shattering). In: Biotechnology and Development Monitor 5, 24. Publiation for the Directorate
General for International Cooperation, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Ristorius, R.J. (1990), Biotechnology in India. In: Biotechnology and Development Monitor
3, 10-14. Publiation for the Directorate General for International Cooperation, University of
Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Ristorius, R.J. (1990), Coffee and Biotechnology. In: Biotechnology and Development
Monitor 2, 20-23. Publiation for the Directorate General for International Cooperation,
University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
J. Bijman, Ristorius, R.J. and G. Verschuur (1990), Biotechnology in four South American
countries. In: Biotechnology and Development Monitor, pp. 13-18.
Ristorius, R.J. in co-operation with P. Smits (1990), Biotechnology and South-East Asia.
In: Biotechnology and Development Monitor 2, 13-18. Publiation for the Directorate General
for International Cooperation, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Ristorius, R.J. in co-operation with P. Smits and Gerwin Verschuur (1989), Biotechnology in
Central America and the Caribbean. In: Biotechnology and Development Monitor 2, 12-18.
Publiation for the Directorate General for International Cooperation, University of
Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Ristorius, R.J. and G. Verschuur (1989), Biotechnological Developments and Cassava.
In: Biotechnology and Development Monitor 1, 11-14. Publiation for the Directorate General
for International Cooperation, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Ristorius, R.J. and P. Smits (1989), SADCC and Biotechnology. In: Biotechnology and
Development Monitor 1, 5-11. Publiation for the Directorate General for International
Cooperation, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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