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Online Conference "Biosafety Considerations in the use of Genetically Modified Organisms for Management of Animal Populations" - Conference - Canada

Date: 18.10.2004 to 15.11.2004
Location: Convention on Biological Diversity (This is an online conference.)

Canada
Keywords: Animal ethics - Biosafety
Details: Modern biotechnology can provide innovative approaches to management of animal populations, but what about potential risks? This forum will facilitate exchange of views on a range of important issues including the use of GM microorganisms, nematodes and insects for biological control; the use of GM viruses to protect mammal populations against disease; and the use of GM insects for reducing disease transmission rates. This discussion forum will be hosted on the Biosafety Clearing-House from 18 October to 15 November 2004.
Organizer: Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity , Montreal , Canada
Contact: Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity
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Email: secretariat@biodiv.org
Webpage: http://bch.biodiv.org/onlineconferences/gmoam.shtml.

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