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BioSafe Train
The BioSafe Train project is an international collaboration of scientists aiming to build capacity for dealing with the challenges associated with implementing genetically modified (GM) crops in East Africa. It publishes information on students' research projects that cover topics such as the...
LINK | 11 June 2009 | EN
Guardian Environment
The Guardian Environment website publishes news and commentary on environmental issues such as climate change, energy, ethical living, food and recycling. It also provides blogs, job listings and multimedia, including audio and video podcasts. Users can comment and are encouraged to join...
LINK | 5 March 2009 | EN
The African Centre for Biosafety
ACB is a nongovernmental organisation campaigning for strict biosafety regulations for genetically modified (GM) organisms in Africa. It provides a useful overview of developments in African biosafety laws and applications of GM technology across the continent. It also hosts a large collection of...
LINK | 7 June 2007 | EN
The African Policy Dialogues on Biotechnology
APDB -- established in 2002 by the International Food Policy Research Institute and the New Partnership for Africas Development -- provides a forum where representatives from African governments can discuss biotechnology strategies with regional and international nongovernmental organisations. It...
LINK | 7 June 2007 | EN
AfricanCrops.Net
AfricanCrops.Net -- funded by the Rockefeller Foundations Biotechnology, Breeding and Seed Systems Programme and the Partnership to Fight Striga of the African Agricultural Technology Foundation -- publishes a monthly newsletter with information on upcoming conferences, training programmes and...
LINK | 7 June 2007 | EN
The African Union Biosafety Project
The African Union Biosafety Project -- a joint initiative of the African Union and the German Development Corporation -- aims to help African countries meet their obligations under the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety and promotes adopting the African Model Law on Safety in Biotechnology as a common...
LINK | 7 June 2007 | EN
UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development: Biotechnology
This website, administered by the UN Conference on Trade and Development, publishes key UN documents on biotechnology applications in developing countries. These include reports on capacity-building efforts, public awareness projects and legal issues. The website also links to relevant statistics...
LINK | 15 December 2006 | EN
The Biosafety Clearing House
The BCH is designed to help parties to the Biosafety Protocol share information on living modified organisms. The website provides information on national regulations, risk assessments, regulatory decisions and clearances, a list of designated technical experts, information about existing...
LINK | 6 December 2006 | EN
The Codex Alimentarius Commission
The Codex Alimentarius Commission is an international body, established by the World Health Organisation and the Food and Agriculture Organisation, responsible for developing standards, guidelines and codes of practice to protect consumer health and maintain fair trade. It has convened an...
LINK | 6 December 2006 | EN
Biotechnologies in Developing Countries
FAO-BioDeC is a database of agricultural biotechnologies being researched, developed or applied in developing countries. It does not provide quantitative information on research being carried out in international centres located in developing countries, or on the level of funding any individual...
LINK | 6 December 2006 | EN
FoodFirst: The Institute for Food and Development Policy
FoodFirst opposes the use of genetic engineering in agriculture and food. It publishes briefings, position papers and opinion articles on genetically modified crop technology in relation to sustainable agriculture, hunger and poverty. Its website includes audio and video interviews with FoodFirst...
LINK | 17 November 2006 | EN
The European Association for Bioindustries
Based in Brussels, EuropaBio is an association of bioindustries seeking to influence European biotechnology policy. It publishes press releases, position papers and fact sheets on agricultural biotechnology and offers summaries of other relevant websites.
LINK | 17 November 2006 | EN
GE Food Alert
GE Food Alert is an information resource for people opposed to the use of genetically engineered crops in food without labelling or independent testing. The website, maintained by the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy in Minneapolis, includes news, information and resources on genetically...
LINK | 17 November 2006 | EN
Friends of the Earth International
FOEI disputes that genetically modified crops are safe and argues that genetic engineering is unsustainable. It claims to be the 'largest grassroots environmental network' in the world, with 1.5 million members. Its website on genetically modified organisms contains campaign materials and meeting...
LINK | 17 November 2006 | EN
Gene Campaign
Gene Campaign is a nongovernmental organisation based in Delhi. Established in 1993 by Dr. Suman Sahai, it organises public debates on genetically modified crops and their relevance to Indian small farmers. It also publishes articles and booklets on genetically modified technology, biopiracy,...
LINK | 17 November 2006 | EN
BioWatch South Africa
BioWatch South Africa is a nongovernmental organisation based in Cape Town founded in 1997 to 'publicise, monitor and research issues of genetic engineering and promote biological diversity and sustainable livelihoods'. It publishes a monthly newsletter, occasional policy briefings and information...
LINK | 17 November 2006 | EN
Biodiversity Action Thailand
Founded in 1995, BIOTHAI raises awareness of the links between biodiversity and local livelihoods among policymakers and the general public. BIOTHAI is now a member of the Thai National Biosafety Committee and Plant Varieties Protection Board and advises the government on national biodiversity...
LINK | 17 November 2006 | EN
International Rice Functional Genomics Consortium
International Rice Functional Genomics Consortium was formed in 2003 following publication of draft sequences of two rice subtypes by the International Rice Genome Sequencing Project. The Consortium will facilitate research in the post-sequencing "functional genomics" era. Objectives include...
LINK | 23 March 2004 | EN
International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
ICGEB is dedicated to advanced research and training in molecular biology and biotechnology, with special regard to the needs of the developing world. It strengthens the research capability of its members through training and funding programmes, as well as advisory services. Specific research...
LINK | 23 March 2004 | EN
Access to Global Online Research in Agriculture
Launched in 2003, AGORA provides free or subsidised journal access to not-for-profit institutions in eligible countries. Once details are finalised, all institutions in countries with a GNP per capita under US$1,000 will be given access to participating literature. The journal collection focuses on...
LINK | 20 January 2004 | EN
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