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SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY: ENGINEERING LIFE AND LIVELIHOODS - FILM LAUNCH AND DISCUSSION.

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ETC Group and Friends of the Earth US

Date and Time
10 October 2014 18:15 - 19:45

Meeting
Twelfth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity

As parties to the CBD develop next steps to address the new extreme genetic ensgineering techniques of Synthetic Biology, new developments in the field and rapid commercialization of Syn Bio products are re-shaping the debate almost weekly. Come to hear the latest on what is happening in Syn Bio and to reflect on the decisions Parties need to make. This side-event is also the formal international launch of the Bioeconomies Media Project. The workshop will commence with the world premiere of a new ten minute animation on Synthetic Biology created by the multi award-winning animator Marie-Josee St Pierre. Food will be provided.