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

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

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English
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