GM Sugarcane: A Long Way from Commercialisation?

This paper from the African Centre for Biosafety examines GM sugar cane in South Africa, particularly in light of the current drive for agrofuels. […]

“Genetically Modified Crops Not the Answer”

Concerns raised regarding a clause in a US bill which stipulates that foreign aid dollars should be directed to the development of GMOs. […]

Update on Variola (Smallpox) Virus Destruction (May 2010)

This TWN paper updates on ongoing variola virus research projects and the WHO Advisory Committee on Variola Virus Research. It was prepared for the 63rd World Health Assembly (17-21 May 2010). […]

Update on Variola (Smallpox) Virus Destruction (May 2010)

This TWN paper updates on ongoing variola virus research projects and the WHO Advisory Committee on Variola Virus Research. It was prepared for the 63rd World Health Assembly (17-21 May 2010). […]

US National Assessment of GM Crops Confirms GM Critics’ Fears

Overuse of herbicides that comes as a package with GM herbicide tolerant crops has resulted in weed resistance, says a US national science advisory body. […]

Submission from Norway on the Risks of GMOs to Biodiversity and Human Health

This submission from Norway to the AHTEG on Risk Assessment and Risk Management under the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety provides information on the types of GMOs or traits that may have adverse effects on biological diversity and human health. […]

140 groups & scientists urge Senate to Oppose GM Clause in Global Food Security Act

Over 100 groups and experts petitioned the US Senate to remove GM clause in the “Global Food Security Act”. […]

Moratorium on Bt Brinjal in India

On 9 February 2010, Jairam Ramesh, India’s Minister of Environment, announced his decision to put the commercialization of Bt brinjal on hold. […]

India Decides to Go Slow on the Introduction of GM Food Crops

India s Environment Ministry has blocked commercial cultivation of the world s first genetically engineered eggplant (brinjal). […]

Tropical Small Family Farms Can Feed the Hungry and Preserve Biodiversity

Small-scale family farms that adopt sustainable agricultural techniques are more likely to preserve biodiversity in the tropics, which are facing massive deforestation, as well as address food security. This article reports on this research. […]