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This is a tool for shared comprehension, documentation and information, so as to debate concepts. The Lexicommon is a glossary that aims at being multilingual and multicultural.
The concepts exposed here are related to the causes, the issues and innovative solutions in the face of the "convergence of the crisis". They offer a new way of looking at things in order to foster and renew socially-aware practices, to accompany research projects, to help civic involvement and public action evolve. It is intended to be open to discution and critical contribution.

  • Fair trade

    « Fair trade is a trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency and respect, that seeks greater equity in international trade. It (…)

  • Food Sovereignty

    According to the definition that the “Via campesina” managed to impose during the world’s food summit (Rome, 1996), “food sovereignty is (…)

  • Free Software

    "“Free software” means software that respects users’ freedom and community. Roughly, it means that the users have the freedom to run, (…)