strategy
Accelerating transfer of biotechnology to increase food security in developing countries
Synonyms:
Accelerating biotechnology transfer to increase food security in developing countries Implementation:
This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities.Agenda 21 recommends accelerating acquisition, transfer and adaptation by developing countries of technology to support national activities that promote food security through development of systems for substantial and sustainable productivity increase that do not damage or endanger local ecosystems.
Broader:
Accelerating Facilitates:
Securing food supplies Facilitated by:
Developing agricultural biotechnologyApplying ethical considerations during biotechnology transferIncreasing institutional capabilities for developing countriesDeveloping safety procedures for the transfer and use of biotechnology Subjects:
Biosciences → BiotechnologyAmenities → Food security
Communication → Communications
Type Classification:
E: Emanations of other strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
