Synthetic Biology: all materials

United Nations Hits the Brakes on Gene Drives
Landmark Convention on Biological Diversity decision calls on governments to conduct strict risk assessments and seek indigenous and local peoples’ consent ahead of potential release of ‘exterminator’ technology. 29 Nov 2018
From Terminator to Exterminator
20 years after suicide seeds, civil society mobilizes in Egypt this week to stop the sequel – Gene Drive Organisms 15 Nov 2018
Patagonia’s bet on biotech fabrics may threaten livelihoods and ecosystems
Farmers and environmentalists sound the alarm 17 Sep 2018
Genetically-Engineered Clothes
Synthetic Biology's New Spin on Fast Fashion 17 Sep 2018
Leading African Biodiversity Advocate Denied Canadian Visa Days Before UN Forum
As international debate on gene drive technology heats up, Canadian immigration officials deny a key voice 4 Jul 2018
Movements of Millions Say No to Gene Drives as Brazil Attempts to Legalize Genetic Extinction Technology
Regulatory change would spread modified genetic traits to wild organisms 22 Feb 2018
The Gene Drive Files
Disclosed emails reveal military as top funder; Gates Foundation paying $1.6 million to influence UN expert process 4 Dec 2017
“Bleeding” veggie burger has “no basis for safety,” according to FDA
Documents show that makers of the “Impossible Burger” ignored FDA’s warnings about safety of burger’s key GMO ingredient 8 Aug 2017
The Wisdom of G.O.A.T.S (Global Overview Assessments of Technological Systems)
A Proposed Approach to Science, Technology & Innovation (STI) Governance for Sustainability 23 May 2017
Four Steps Forward, One Leap Back on Global Governance of Synthetic Biology
UN Biodiversity Convention grapples with threats posed by extreme biotech industry 19 Dec 2016
COP 13 Gene Drives FAQ
15 Dec 2016
170 Global Groups Call for Moratorium on New Genetic Extinction Technology at UN Convention
5 Dec 2016
Synthetic Biology, Biodiversity & Farmers
Case studies exploring the impact of synthetic biology on natural products, livelihoods and sustainable use of biodiveristy 29 Nov 2016
Synthetic Biology and the CBD
Five key decisions for COP 13 & COP-MOP 8 23 Nov 2016
New Guide IDs GMOs 2.0 in Food and Cosmetics
Consumer and Environmental groups release “Shopper’s Guide to Synthetic Biology” 8 Nov 2016

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