The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
Reconciling Trade in Biotechnology with Environment and Development
Christoph Bail author Robert Falkner author Helen Marquard author Christoph Bail editor Robert Falkner editor Helen Marquard editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:1st Oct '01
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Modern biotechnology - the controversial manipulation of genes in living organisms - has far-reaching implications for agriculture, human health, trade and the environment. Against the odds, an international treaty governing biosafety and trade in biotechnology was adopted in 2000. The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety of the Convention on Biological Diversity deals with one of the most important and challenging issues thrown up by developments in biotechnology. This volume is a comprehensive review of the protocol and the process that led to its adoption. It includes contributions from many of the key players involved and analyses the commercial and political interests at stake, the operations and implications of the protocol, and prospects for the future.
'An excellent book and a highly entertaining and informative publication.'
European Environmental Law Review
'Those wanting a detailed account of both the protocol, and the process that led to its adoption, including personal perspectives from negotiators, environment ministers and NGOs, need look no further.'
The New Agriculturalist
ISBN: 9781853838408
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 453g
598 pages