Target 17
Strengthen Biosafety and Distribute the Benefits of Biotechnology
Establish, strengthen capacity for, and implement in all countries in biosafety measures as set out in Article 8(g) of the Convention on Biological Diversity and measures for the handling of biotechnology and distribution of its benefits as set out in Article 19 of the Convention.
Establish, strengthen capacity for, and implement in all countries in biosafety measures as set out in Article 8(g) of the Convention on Biological Diversity and measures for the handling of biotechnology and distribution of its benefits as set out in Article 19 of the Convention.
Rationale
GSAP
Controlling and managing release of genetically modified organisms and other biotechnology products reduces potentially severe impacts on species, their habitats, and people.
Actions
17.1. Implement measures to control or manage and monitor individual impacts of biotechnology on wild species.
17.1. Implement measures to control or manage and monitor individual impacts of biotechnology on wild species.
17.2. Develop strict protocols to prevent negative effects on wild species from gene editing and genetic manipulation.
17.2. Develop strict protocols to prevent negative effects on wild species from gene editing and genetic manipulation.