Biosafety protocol official documents convention on biological diversity montreal, 20 28 january 2000. The convention on biological diversity cbd is one of the successful international. Handbook on the convention on biological diversity cbd. Progress in implementing the strategic plan for the cartagena protocol on biosafety.
The main goal of the guide is to facilitate the understanding of the obligations of parties to the protocol, by providing an information base on the content and origin of the protocol provisions, accessible to the nonspecialist and useful for those who will be involved in the development and implementation of national safety frameworks. To this end, the handbook includes the texts of the convention, the cartagena protocol on biosafety and every decision of the conference of the parties to the convention and the meet ing of the parties to the cartagena protocol. Legal aspects of implementing the cartagena protocol on biosafety edited by. Cartagena protocol on biosafety to the convention on biological diversity, 29 january. Currently 169 countries are parties to the protocol. Only a few alterations have been made, especially in the text concerning decontamination and inactivation. This training material was developed by the secretariat of the convention on biological diversity cbd in cooperation with other united nations bodies and international organizations in response to a request by the parties to the cartagena protocol on biosafety, in their decision bsiv11, paragraphs and 14, to develop training on risk assessment of living modified organisms lmos and to convene training courses to enable countries to gain handson experience in preparing and evaluating. Legal aspects of implementing the cartagena protocol on biosafety new york. That there is a protocol at all is remarkable, given the determination of gmo producerexporter countries and the biotechnology industry to undermine international regulation. Cartagena protocol on biosafety to the convention on. The convention on biological diversity cbd addresses biosafety in two articles.
As other chapters in this book explore, some of the most contentious issues during. More than countries adopted the biosafety protocol on january 29, 2000, in montreal, canada. Ten years of international cooperation on implementation of the cartagena protocol on biosafety. Cbd releases results of survey on biosafety protocol. Smallholder farmers, the cbd and the biosafety protocol. Jun 05, 2018 the cartagena protocol on biosafety and the nagoyakuala lumpur supplementary protocol on liability and redress the cartagena protocol on biosafety to the convention on biological diversity is an international treaty governing the transboundary movement of living modified organisms lmos resulting from modern biotechnology. In the case of agricultural biotechnology and biosafety, the debate has focused on. Convention on biological diversity took care of an efficient and experienced organization of the round table as well as provided assistance during and after the event. Cartagena protocol on biosafety to the convention on biological diversity. Furthering article 193 of the cbd, the protocol 39 ilm 1027 2000, entry into force 2003 was formulated over three years by an openended ad hoc working group on biosafety established under cop decision ii5 1995. Background history protocol to the convention on biological diversity cbd cbd opened for signature in 1992 and entered into force on 29 dec 1993 as far as possible and as appropriate, establish or maintain means to regulate, manage or control the risks of biotechnology shall consider the need for a protocol setting out appropriate.
It was adopted on 29 january 2000 as a supplementary agreement to the convention on biological diversity and entered into force on. Cbd biosafety protocol newsletters issue joint cartagena protocol on biosafety aarhus convention cooperation public access to information and public participation. The cartagena protocol on biosafety was adopted in 2000 and it is a legally binding protocol as part of cbd. Communicate the decision of the party of import to the notifier and the. This booklet contains the text of the cartagena protocol on biosafety to the convention on biological diversity, which starts on page 2. Ipr, biosafety and bioethics provides a broad coverage of three areas of patentingintellectual property rights ipr, biosafety and bioethics. The convention on biological diversity and the cartagena protocol on biosafety miami group argentina, australia, canada, chile, united states, uruguay.
Convention on biological diversity cbd insight ias. Buy the legal aspects of implementing the cartagena protocol on biosafety. Legal aspects of implementing the cartagena protocol on biosafety edited by marieclaire cordonier segger, frederic perronwelch, christine frison. Seventh meeting of the conference of the parties to the convention on biological diversity cbd serving as the meeting of the parties to the cartagena protocol on biosafety copmop 7 29 september 3 october 2014, pyeongchang, republic of korea. Cartagena protocol on biosafety to the convention on biological diversity governs the movements of living modified organisms lmos resulting from modern. The cartagena protocol on biosafety to the convention on biological diversity is an international agreement on biosafety as a supplement to the convention on biological diversity effective since 2003. The third edition of the who laboratory biosafety manual is a helpful reference and guide to nations that accept the challenge to develop and establish national codes of practice for securing microbiological assets, yet ensuring their availability for clinical, research and epidemiological purposes. The canadian biosafety handbook cbh, 2 nd edition, 2016 is intended as a companion document to the canadian biosafety standard cbs, 2 nd edition, 2015. Biosafety in microbiology and biomedical laboratories,u. This is the third, revised edition of the booklet biosafety in the laboratory. The secretariat of the convention on biological diversity cbd has released the results and a preliminary analysis of a survey to assess the state of implementation of the cartagena protocol on biosafety. Issue 7 experiences and lessons learned in facilitating the exchange of information on, and experience with, living modified organisms lmos through the biosafety clearinghouse bch 6. Cartagena protocol on biosafety to the convention on biological diversity the parties to this protocol, being parties to the convention on biological diversity, hereinafter referred to as the convention, recalling article 19, paragraphs 3 and 4, and articles 8 g and 17 of the convention. Cartagena protocol on biosafety cbd, 2000 annex iii 5 risk assessment.
It is called the cartagena protocol on biosafety to honor colombia, which hosted the extraordinary conference of the parties to the convention on biological diversity cbd in cartagena in 1999. These concerns are addressed at the international level by the united nations biosafety protocol, known also as the cartagena protocol. Implementation of the convention on biological diversity and its. Published by the secretariat of the convention on biological diversity for further information, please contact. Biosafety resource book food and agriculture organization of the. Convention on biological resources sadc to adopt common. Topics such as biotech development, impact of biotechnology on biosafety, biotech products and ethical issues, governance of biosafety, environmentally responsible use of biotechnology, etc.
Smallholder farmers, the cbd and the biosafety protocol informationsblatter deutschathiopischer verein e. The cartagena protocol on biosafety is a legally binding protocol to the convention on biological diversity cbd. Legal aspects implementing cartagena protocol biosafety public. For additional details, you may refer to the official site of cbd. The two protocols to cbd are cartagena protocol on biosafety and nagoya protocol. Identify the core provisions of the cartagena protocol and the mechanisms established to facilitate its implementation. It is also known as the biosafety protocol biosafety refers to the need to protect human health and the environment from the possible adverse effects of the products of modem biotechnology.
The biosafety protocol seeks to protect biological diversity from the potential risks posed by genetically modified organisms resulting from modern biotechnology. It was named in honor of cartagena, colombia, where negotiations were expected to conclude in february 1999. It creates awareness about the value of ipr in our lives and fosters a better understanding of the rights associated with ipr such as, patent, trademarks, industrial designs, geographical indications and so on. All the 16 sadc member states are signatories to the cbd, which is also commonly known as the biodiversity convention, cartagena protocol on biosafety and the nagoya protocol on abs. Introductory course to cartagena protocol on biosafety. This briefing discusses what parties to the cbd and the cartagena protocol on. Secretariat of the convention on biological diversity. It will take you 30 minutes approximately to complete this unit, excluding additional materials. The biosafety clearinghouse is an international mechanism that exchanges information about the movement of genetically modified organisms, established under the cartagena protocol on biosafety. Footnote 5 it is a guidance document for canadian facilities where human and terrestrial animal pathogens are handled, that updates the guidelines originally published as part ii of the. Risks associated with living modified organisms or products thereof, namely. The international cartagena protocol on biosafety deals primarily with the agricultural definition but many advocacy groups seek to expand it to include postgenetic threats.
The cartagena protocol on biosafety to the convention on biological diversity is an international treaty governing the movements of living modified organisms lmos resulting from modern biotechnology from one country to another. On 30 january 2000, the cartagena protocol on biosafety cpb was adopted in montreal by delegates of 128 parties to the convention on biological diversity cbd. The drafting process took place between 1996 and 1999 through a series of consultative meetings. Bch biosafety clearinghouse cbd convention on biological diversity codex codex alimentarius copmop conference of the parties serving as the meeting of the parties to the protocol cpb cartagena protocol on biosafety cpm commission on phytosanitary measures dna deoxyribonucleic acid ec european commission eia environmental impact assessment eu. Biosafety protocol cbd press release cartagena protocol adopted 29 january 2000 belgian biosafety server updated 3 february, 2000 with full text of protocol. Earth negotiations bulletin report saturday, 29 january, 2000. The cartagena protocol on biosafety cpb, the first international regulatory framework for safe transfer, handling and use of living modified organisms lmos was negotiated under the aegis of the convention on biological diversity cbd.
Biosafety, the cartagena protocol, and sustainable development. German ethiopian association ausgabe juni 2005 international trade and the protection of natural resources in ethiopia davkonferenz am 5. The protocol was adopted on january 29, 2000, and became effective on september 11, 2003. An explanatory guide to the cartagena protocol on biosafety. Decisions adopted by the first meeting of the conference of the parties to the convention on biological diversity serving as the meeting of the parties to the cartagena protocol on biosafety. Department of health and human services, hhs publication cdc 998395. It was adopted on 29 january 2000 as a supplementary agreement to the convention on biological diversity and entered. The protocol was adopted on 29 october 2010 in nagoya, japan, and entered into force on 12 october 2014. The stated purpose of this protocol is to enhance the protection of biological. An explanatory guide to the cartagena protocol on biosafety ruth mackenzie, francoise burhenneguilmin, antonio g. Not having ratified the cbd, the united states participated in the negotiations as an observer, but nevertheless was an active participant in.
The cartagena protocol on biosafety and the nagoyakuala lumpur supplementary protocol on liability and redress the cartagena protocol on biosafety to the convention on biological diversity is an international treaty governing the transboundary movement of living modified organisms lmos resulting from modern biotechnology. The protocol entered into force on 11 september 2003. The cartagena protocol on biosafety was adopted by 150. The designation of geographical entities in this book, and the presentation of the. Biosafety to the convention on biological diversity. The cartagena protocol on biosafety to the convention on biological diversity is an. The cartagena protocol on biosafety regulates genetic engineering.
Chidi oguamanam 2 the 1992 united nations convention on biological diversity cbd is perhaps the single most important legal response to the global biodiversity crisis. Conference of the parties to the convention on biological diversity serving as the meeting of the parties to the cartagena protocol on biosafety cancun, mexico, 4 to 17 december 2016 published by the secretariat of the convention on biological diversity montreal biosafety. The cartagena protocol on biosafety biosafety protocol or protocol, 1 adopted in january 2000 as a supplementary agreement to the 1992 united nations convention on biological diversity cbd, 2 could soon become one of the first binding multilateral international agreements dealing specifically and exclusively with some of the challenges. The article provides that parties to the cbd are to take measures to include. Printed and bound in canada by friesen this handbook was updated by the secretariat of the convention on biological diversity for further information, please contact. The present book discusses the biosafety and bioethical issues the modern society confronts. In this booklet you will find all the information that was already present in the earlier editions. The cartagena protocol on biosafety of the convention on. Modern biotechnology has both positive and negative implications for human health, the environment, and trade. The protocol thus creates an enabling environment for the environmentally sound application of biotechnology, making it possible to derive maximum benefit from. Ipr, biosafety and bioethics deepa goel, shomini parashar. This book, the first in a new series that focuses on treaty implementation for.
The convention on biological diversity cbd1was negotiated under the united nation environment programme unep. Another supplementary protocol to the cbd is the cartagena protocol on biosafety. The cartagena protocol on biosafety to the convention on biological diversity is an international agreement which aims to ensure the safe handling, transport and use of living modified organisms lmos resulting from modern biotechnology that may have adverse effects on biological diversity, taking also into account risks to human health. This training material was developed by the secretariat of the convention on biological diversity cbd in cooperation with other united nations bodies and international organizations in response to a request by the parties to the cartagena protocol on biosafety, in their decision bsiv11, paragraphs and 14, to develop training on risk.
The biosafety protocol makes clear that products from new technologies must be based on the precautionary principle and allow developing. This was the first time that the meeting of the parties to the cartagena protocol was held concurrently with the meeting of the conference of the parties to the convention on biological diversity and with the. The secretariat of the convention on biological diversity world trade centre 393 st. Overview summary the biosafety protocol to the 1992 convention on biological diversity cbd was adopted in january 2000, by the 176 nations that are parties to the cbd. In fact, all sadc countries have appointed national focal points for the cbd as well as for the cartagena protocol on biosafety and nagoya protocol on abs. Negotiations on the biosafety protocol were initiated at the rio earth summit in 1992 when 175 governments signed up to the convention on biological diversity cbd and agreed to develop a biosafety protocol for the safe handling, transfer and use of living modified organisms lmos1. Biosafety protocol stevens institute of technology. The biosafety clearinghouse bch is a mechanism set up by the cartagena protocol on biosafety to facilitate the exchange of information on living modified organisms lmos and assist the parties to better comply with their obligations under the protocol. Potential trade implications of cbd and the cartagena protocol on biosafety mea unep meeting on enhancing mea and wto information exchange 11 november. It was adopted on 29 january 2000 as a supplementary agreement to the convention on biological diversity and entered into force on 11 september 2003. The cartagena protocol on biosafety biosafety clearinghouse.
Convention on biological diversity cbd and protocols ldc portal. Ppt cartagena protocol on biosafety powerpoint presentation. The 1992 united nations convention on biological diversity cbd. Legal aspects of implementing the cartagena protocol on biosafety. Biosafety protocol for genetically modified organisms. The 1992 united nations convention on biological diversity. The basic premise of the cbdmandated biosafety protocol that the most precise, molecular techniques of genetic manipulation deserve extra scrutiny because they confer on products incremental.
Convention on biological diversity cbd and the cartagena protocol on biosafety cpb. I will use the terms biosafety protocol and the protocol interchangeably throughout this article to refer to the cartagena protocol on biosafety. Convention on biodiversity, earth summit, cartagena protocol on biosafety, aichi target none of above. An analysis of results an iisd briefing note1 introduction when, on january 29, 2000, negotiators from over countries checked out of their montreal hotel rooms carrying agreed final text of an international agreement on biosafety, nobody was more surprised than the environmental community. Comparison of the term lmo in the cbd and in article 3 of the protocol. The cartagena protocol on biosafety the cartagena protocol on biosafety to the convention on biological diversity is an international agreement which aims to ensure the safe handling, transport and use of living modified organisms lmos resulting from modern biotechnology that may have adverse effects on biological diversity, taking also into account risks to human health. The legal aspects of implementing the cartagena protocol.
Belizes commitment with regards to the cbd and the cpb. Published by the secretariat of the convention on biological diversity. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. Cbd has two supplementary agreements cartagena protocol and nagoya protocol.
Download legal aspects of implementing the cartagena protocol. Werksman in cooperation with alfonso ascencio, julian kinderlerer, katharina kummer and richard tapper iucn environmental policy and law paper no. It was adopted on 29 january 2000 as a supplementary agreement to. Cambridge university press, 20 chidi oguamanam t he 1992 united nations convention on biological diversity 1 cbd is perhaps the single most important legal response to the global biodiversity crisis. Secretariat of the convention on biological diversity 2004 global biosafety from concepts to action. Canadian biosafety handbook, second edition canada.
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