Implementation of biosafety norms not satisfactory: Gbedemah

 Funds availability a major hindrance, says head of biosafety at CBD

There’s biodiversity in our backyard and it can help us fight malnourishment

Green leafy veggies are rich in vitamins and minerals

European Parliament opposes import of three herbicide-resistant GM crops

The three GM soybeans are engineered to tolerate spraying with glyphosate or a combination of glyphosate and other herbicides

Why the world is worried about this new biotechnology

In the Convention on Biological Diversity, a moratorium on biotechnology, like genetically engineered mosquitoes, takes centre stage

Even Japan not equipped to protect biosafety, says anti-GM group

Consumers' Union of Japan says its government has been unable to deal with the health and livelihood problems arising from imported GM canola

Biosafety conference urges for ratification of protocol on liability and redress for damage caused by GMOs

Ad hoc expert committee will look into socio-economic considerations of impacts of genetically modified organisms

Decision on capacity building to handle GMOs tops biosafety meet agenda

Countries have reported they lack appropriate legal, institutional and technical capacity for decision making on genetically modified organisms

Pro-GM farmers stage protest near Parliament

Farmers' organisations demand rejection of technical experts committee report recommending indefinite ban on field trials of GM crops

Civil society groups appeal against sacrificing biosafety for biotech companies

 Urge governments to implement biosafety protocols and adopting cautious approach towards risky technologies like genetic engineering 

Activists object to food safety draft issued by FSSAI for GM crops; demand amendments

FSSAI notification lacks tests for potential toxicity, allergenicity and checking for long-term effects