Recent Biosafety Information for Events MON810, MON863 and NK603 maize, and GTS- 40-3-2 soya

Recent Biosafety Information for Events MON810, MON863 and NK603 maize, and GTS- 40-3-2 soya

TWN Biosafety Briefing summarizing some of the latest findings regarding the safety of four transgenic events (MON810, MON863 and NK603 maize, and GTS- 40-3-2 soya). […]

TWN Briefing Note on Smallpox for WHO Executive Board (January 2013)

This TWN briefing note on smallpox for the WHO Executive Board meeting (January 2013) argues that it would be important to begin the process of preparation for fixing a destruction date for the remaining virus stocks now, in order to adopt a resolution to that effect at the 67th WHA. […]

Regulators Discover a Hidden Viral Gene in Commercial GMO Crops

A scientific paper published in late 2012 shows that US and EU GMO regulators have for many years been inadvertently approving transgenic events containing an unsuspected viral gene, which may have potential adverse impacts. […]

Regulators Discover a Hidden Viral Gene in Commercial GMO Crops

US-Sponsored Risky Research May Affect Global Flu Virus Framework

 

WHO: US-sponsored risky research may affect global flu virus framework
 
Published in SUNS #7288 dated 17 January 2012
 
Austin, Texas, United States, 16 J […]

Urgent Need for Long-term Toxicity and Cancer Studies on GM Foods

Record yields achieved with System of Crop Intensification (SCI)

Small farmers around the world are dramatically boosting their productivity and yields across a range of crops, by adopting a system called SCI (System of Crop Intensification). […]

Scaling Up Agroecology

Investing in agroecological approaches can be highly effective in boosting production, incomes, food security and resilience to climate change, and empowering communities. […]

Growing Maize Disaster