The US and Russia are expected to oppose any moves to set a new date for destruction of the remaining smallpox virus stocks. The informational briefing considers the possibility of a stalemate and contemplates what it might mean for the future. […]
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Providing women the same access to land, technology, financial services, education and markets as men would lead to higher agriculture production. Women are also showing the way in practicing and reaping the benefits from ecological agriculture. […] This informational briefing demonstrates that the risk of accidents at high containment labs is significant. With smallpox, the risk is proportional to the length of time that smallpox is stored and the number of activities conducted with the stocks. […] A research paper by the South Centre analysing the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing of Genetic Resources and its reference to developing countries. […] A milestone is reached at the WHO on an agreement governing the sharing of influenza viruses and resulting public health benefits including vaccines and diagnostic kits. […] This is a Policy Brief by the South Centre on the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing and the issue of microorganisms. […] Agriculture can address environmental challenges, while also alleviating hunger, reducing malnutrition, and lifting people out of poverty. […] Farmers in parts of China reported increased secondary pests since they adopted Bt cotton while yields have been lower than conventional cotton. […] This informational briefing addresses the issue of alleged unauthorized smallpox stocks and explains why, even if they exist, smallpox virus is not needed to respond. Hence, the conclusion that the remaining stocks should be destroyed does not change. […] This informational briefing explains why the remaining smallpox virus stocks are not national assets of the US and Russia, and hence why this is not a barrier to setting a new date for destruction of the remaining stocks. […] |
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