Biotechnology : addressing key trade and sustainability issues

This publication aims to shed some light on key issues related to biotechnology, trade and sustainable development by providing a balanced overview that is accessible to a wide range of actors in the trade and biotechnology communities. It is intended to be a tool to enable the different stakeholders to identify and articulate their priorities related to biotechnology, and balance these objectives against the various trade interests and obligations. We hope that the document will help stimulate an informed debate that can go beyond entrenched and polarised positions towards a constructive exchange to support effective policy- and rule-making in this area.