Biotechnology ।। Life Security in International Context by Biotechnology

Most countries of the world have adopted integrated plans to implement national biosecurity. For this, Regional Biosafety Authority (RBA) has been formed. International conventions on life safety are:
1. Cartagena Biosafety Protocol: The main objective of the Cartagena Biosafety Protocol is to ensure the safe use of GMOs worldwide. It involves creating a suitable environment for sustainable biodiversity and their conservation.
2. Basel Convention: The main objective of the Basel Convention is to regulate the generation, transport and safe management of hazardous waste worldwide. As a result, human health and environment will not be affected.
3. International Plant Protection Convention: The purpose of the International Plant Protection Convention is to protect native plants from the effects of GMOs and alien species.
4. WTO Agreements: Agreements on life safety under WTO are:
(i) Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures
(ii) Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade
(iii) Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights

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