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Conservation biology, genetically modified organisms, and the biosafety protocol.

Ryan Hill1, Cyrie Sendashonga

  • 1Secretariat of the Convention Biological Diversity, 413 St. Jacques Street, Suite 800, Montreal, Quebec H2Y1N9 Canada. ryan.hill@biodiv.org

Conservation Biology : the Journal of the Society for Conservation Biology
|December 22, 2006
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Living modified organisms (LMOs) pose potential risks to biodiversity. The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety addresses these concerns, with conservation biologists playing a key role in its effective implementation and development.

Area of Science:

  • Ecology
  • Environmental Law
  • Conservation Biology

Background:

  • Living modified organisms (LMOs), also known as genetically modified organisms, raise concerns about adverse effects on biological diversity.
  • Potential risks include toxic effects on non-target organisms and ecological impacts from gene flow to wild species.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the provisions of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, an international agreement addressing LMO concerns.
  • To explore the role and opportunities for conservation biologists in the protocol's implementation and development.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the main provisions of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety.
  • Analysis of the medium-term program of work adopted by the protocol's parties.
  • Identification of opportunities for expert input and participation.

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Main Results:

  • The protocol covers risk assessment, management, import decisions, documentation, and liability.
  • A medium-term program includes capacity building and developing guidance for risk assessment.
  • Conservation biologists can influence negotiations and implementation through expertise and project involvement.

Conclusions:

  • The Cartagena Protocol provides a framework for managing LMO risks to biodiversity.
  • Active involvement of conservation biologists is crucial for the protocol's effectiveness.
  • Expert contributions can enhance risk assessment, management, and overall LMO safety.