Increasing access to new biotechnology within 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 developing policies and mobilizing additional resources to facilitate greater access to new biotechnology by and among developing countries.

1. Increasing accessibility of resources for biotechnology
2. Advancing biotechnology

1. Using biotechnology on an environmentally sound basis
2. Developing through international biotechnology
3. Convening international meetings on priority biotechnology issues

1. Transferring technology for biodiversity conservation
2. Facilitating access to biotechnology information
3. Ensuring adequate salaries for biotechnology experts in developing countries
4. Applying ethical considerations during biotechnology transfer