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  3. Developing safety procedures for the transfer and use of biotechnology

Developing safety procedures for the transfer and use of biotechnology

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 taking ethical considerations into account when developing appropriate safety procedures.

Broader

Developing guidelines on safety procedures for biotechnology
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Developing
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Cooperating internationally on biotechnology safety
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Advancing biotechnology
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Facilitates

Providing immediate international assistance in emergency situations involving biotechnology
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Accelerating transfer of biotechnology to increase food security in developing countries
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SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #3: Good Health and Well-beingSustainable Development Goal #9: Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureSustainable Development Goal #16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

Metadata

Database
Global strategies
Type
(E) Emanations of other strategies
Subject
  • Biosciences » Biotechnology
  • Communication » Communication (2) » Communications
  • Cybernetics » Cybernetics
  • Development » Development
  • Societal problems » Safety
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    Language
    English
    Last update
    Feb 12, 2020