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View article: Way Forward for Biomanufacturing and Biotechnology in Europe
Way Forward for Biomanufacturing and Biotechnology in Europe Open
To restrict global warming to a maximum of 1.5 °C, greenhouse gas emissions need to be reduced to ‘net zero’ by 2050. The transition from the current, largely fossil-based global economy towards a circular, nowaste (bio-) economy based on …
View article: Harnessing nature for more sustainable food systems
Harnessing nature for more sustainable food systems Open
Harnessing nature for more sustainable food systems Markus Wyss and Ian Carr emphasize the importance of nature-positive innovations to address the pressing environmental challenges. We currently face extraordinary crises and challenges th…
View article: Safety aspects of microorganisms deliberately released into the environment
Safety aspects of microorganisms deliberately released into the environment Open
Microorganisms are used in a variety of sectors, including food and feed production, agricultural or environmental applications, and can be optimized for efficacy, safety and sustainability using modern biotechnology techniques. In the EU,…
View article: New benefit-sharing principles for digital sequence information
New benefit-sharing principles for digital sequence information Open
Benefit sharing should be decoupled from access
View article: Biodiversity COP15 - A stepping stone towards effective access and benefit sharing
Biodiversity COP15 - A stepping stone towards effective access and benefit sharing Open
Biodiversity COP15 - A stepping stone towards effective access and benefit sharing Here, Dominic Muyldermans and Markus Wyss explore the opportunities and challenges on the journey towards effective access and benefit sharing across the gl…
View article: Recombinant DNA in fermentation products is of no regulatory relevance
Recombinant DNA in fermentation products is of no regulatory relevance Open
A large variety of fermentation products are used in food and feed production, but also in other industries, and many of these products are produced with genetically modified microorganisms (GMMs). In food and feed production, prominent ex…
View article: Recombinant DNA in Fermentation Products is of No Regulatory Relevance
Recombinant DNA in Fermentation Products is of No Regulatory Relevance Open
A large variety of fermentation products are used in food and feed production, but also in other industries, and many of these products are produced with genetically modified microorganisms (GMMs). In food and feed production, prominent ex…
View article: Facing the Harsh Reality of Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) Legislation: An Industry Perspective
Facing the Harsh Reality of Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) Legislation: An Industry Perspective Open
Access and benefit sharing (ABS) is a framework which refers to a relatively recent type of legal requirements for access to and use of “genetic resources”. They are based on diverse national and regional laws and regulations, which mostly…
View article: A need for recalibrating access and benefit sharing
A need for recalibrating access and benefit sharing Open
The upcoming UN Biodiversity Conference should address shortfalls of Access and Benefit Sharing systems inspired by the Nagoya Protocol to help improve sustainable use of biodiversity and equitable benefit sharing.
View article: Facing the Harsh Reality of Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) Legislation
Facing the Harsh Reality of Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) Legislation Open
Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) is a framework which refers to a relatively recent type of legal requirements for access to and/or use of “genetic resources”. They are based on diverse national and regional laws and regulation…
View article: A need for Recalibration of the Discussions on Access and Benefit Sharing
A need for Recalibration of the Discussions on Access and Benefit Sharing Open
Facing unprecedented global declines in the extent and integrity of ecosystems, the 15th UN Biodiversity Conference (COP-15) in Kunming, China, presents an opportunity for transformative change. However, a lack of consensus on two key issu…