Description
Strengthening biotechnology safety procedures involves implementing rigorous protocols, monitoring systems, and regulatory frameworks to prevent accidental release, misuse, or unintended consequences of biotechnological research and applications. This strategy ensures safe laboratory practices, secure handling of genetically modified organisms, and effective risk assessment. By establishing clear guidelines, regular training, and emergency response plans, it addresses biosafety and biosecurity risks, protecting public health, the environment, and fostering responsible innovation in biotechnology.
Context
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 developing and strengthening appropriate biotechnology safety procedures, taking ethical considerations into account.
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Metadata
Database
Global strategies
Type
(D) Detailed strategies
Subject
- Societal problems » Safety
- Cybernetics » Cybernetics
Content quality
Yet to rate
Language
English
1A4N
J3454
DOCID
12034540
D7NID
218669
Editing link
Official link
Last update
Dec 3, 2024