Providing public information on effects of biotechnology
- Providing public information about benefits and risks of biotechnology
- Informing on biosafety
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 implementing programmes to create greater awareness among key decision makers and among the public of the potential and relative benefits and risks of environmentally sound application of biotechnology.
Claim
Society should be informed of the social and cultural impact of the development and application of biotechnology.
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Problem
Value
Web link
SDG
Metadata
Database
Global strategies
Type
(G) Very specific strategies
Subject
Biosciences » Biotechnology
Social activity » Welfare
Information » Information
Societal problems » Safety
Societal problems » Hazards
Government » Public
Content quality
Unpresentable
Language
English
1A4N
J3248
DOCID
12032480
D7NID
202964
Last update
Jul 17, 2018