Genetically modified organisms and biosafety : a background paper for decision-makers and others to assist in consideration of GMO issues

Complete Title:

IUCN Publication

Author(s):

Young, Tomme

Organization(s):

IUCN, Policy and Global Change Group

Abstract:

Biosafety and genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are amongst the most complex of biodiversity issues: from species conservation, to sustainable livelihoods, to socio-cultural policy. The greatest GMO-related need shared by all decision-makers - governmental, civil society, and industrial - is for unbiased background information and a framework for evaluating new evidence. This detailed, background analysis aims to enable IUCN and its Members determine how they should "advance leadership, research, analysis and dissemination of knowledge regarding the potential ecological impact of the release of genetically modified organisms into the environment, focusing especially on biodiversity, socio-economic impact and food security".

Monographic Series:

IUCN Policy and Global Change Series

Monographic Series no.:

no.001

Imprint:

Gland : IUCN, 2004

Physical Description:

xi, 56p.

Publication Year:

2004

ISBN:

978-2-8317-0798-3

2-8317-0798-6

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.CH.2004.PGC.1.en

Notes:

Includes bibliographic references. Also available on a CD ROM in 3 languages, together with An explanatory guide to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety in English, French, Spanish and Russian.