Accelerating transfer of biotechnology to increase food security in developing countries

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.

1. Accelerating

1. Securing food supplies

1. Increasing institutional capabilities for developing countries
2. Developing safety procedures for the transfer and use of biotechnology
3. Developing agricultural biotechnology
4. Applying ethical considerations during biotechnology transfer

1. Advancing biotechnology

1. Security
2. Insecurity
3. Increase [C]