Convening regional meetings on international cooperation in bio-safety

Description

Convening regional meetings on international cooperation in bio-safety involves organizing regular forums for stakeholders to share information, harmonize regulations, and coordinate responses to biological risks. This strategy aims to address gaps in bio-safety standards, improve cross-border communication, and foster joint action plans. By facilitating collaboration among governments, scientists, and organizations, these meetings help prevent biohazards, ensure rapid response to incidents, and strengthen regional capacities for managing biological threats effectively.

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 organizing one or more regional meetings between countries to identify further practical steps to facilitate international cooperation in bio-safety.