Call for Precautionary Approach to Synthetic Biology

This briefing calls for a precautionary approach to synthetic biology and recommends that CBD Parties establish a moratorium on the environmental and commercial release of Synthetically Modified Organisms and assess their livelihood implications. […]

Call for Precautionary Approach to Synthetic Biology

TOWARD SBSTTA 18 – FOCUS ON SYNT […]

Seed Diversity Critical in Building Farm Resilience to Climate Change

Seed diversity plays a critical role in ensuring farms are resilient to the impacts of climate change. […]

Organic Farms Support More Species, Greater Biodiversity

A new study finds that organic farms have consistently supported about 30% more species than conventional farms over the last 30 years. […]

Rootworm Resistance Emerges to Two Types of Bt Toxins in GM Maize

A recent discovery of resistance to a second type of Bt toxin in GM maize resistant to western corn rootworm underscores the lesson that even with GM crops, age-old farming practices such as crop rotation are still the better option to control pests. […]

Rootworm Resistance Emerges to Two Types of Bt Toxins in GM Maize

USDA Review of GE Crops Finds Concerns Amid Benefits

The USDA has released its latest review of the first generation of genetically engineered crops in the U.S., finding both benefits and problems for farmers. […]

USDA Review of GE Crops Finds Concerns Amid Benefits

Civil society statement for the FAO Technical Consultation on Low Levels of GM Crops in International Food and Feed Trade

Civil society statement on low levels of GM crops in international food and feed trade calls for preservation of zero tolerance for unapproved GM crops. […]

Civil society statement for the FAO Technical Consultation on Low Levels of GM Crops in International Food and Feed Trade