Side Event

Implementing the Protocol in Developing Countries: The Impacts of Legal, Trade, and Economic Issues on Biosafety Policy and Regulation

Organizer
International Food Policy Research Institute and the Program for Biosafety Systems

Date and Time
13 May 2008 13:15 - 14:45

Meeting
Fourth meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (BS COP MOP 4)

Recognized international biosafety experts from developed and developing countries will discuss research results and analysis of key issues that developing countries will encounter when implementing their obligations under the Biosafety Protocol. Topics to be discussed include the legal issues that arise when the Protocol is translated into national law and regulations, the trade implications of different regulatory options, and the economic impacts of biosafety.