This is the compilation of papers from the 2nd Scientific Conference organised by ENSSER, Tara Foundation and TWN, in conjunction with the 6th Meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety in 2012. […]
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A new study finds GM rice-weed hybrids fitter and possibly able to out-compete wild relatives. This demonstrates the risk of GM crops extending beyond the farm and harming genetic diversity in the environment. […] Item 1 Genetically modified crops pass benefits to weeds Jane Qiu Glyphosate is the world’s most popular herbicide applied not only on farms but also in forests, parks, public spaces and gardens. For years, industry has claimed that glyphosate is minimally toxic to humans but new studies indicate otherwise. […] Item 1 August 22nd, 2013 | Category: Traits in AgricultureThis TWN article for Biosafety Protocol News outlines the critical role that civil society has played and continues to play in global and national biosafety discussions, as well as the challenges that remain. […] Civil society helps promote safety in the use of biotechnology: Third World Network by Lim Li Ching
This article reports on the Southeast Asian Training Course on Agroecology, organized by Third World Network and Aliansi Petani Indonesia (Indonesian Peasants Alliance) and held from 5 to 9 June in Solo, Indonesia. […] The Indian Supreme Court Technical Expert Committee has recommended an indefinite moratorium on field trials of GE crops until the government comes out with a proper regulatory and safety mechanism. […] Item 1 Indefinite moratorium on GM field trials recommended Latha Jishnu Down To Earth (India), July 22 2013
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