Little progress, conflict of interests & unabated unintentional transboundary movements Closing Statement by Civil Society at MOP7 While we welcome the continued work on risk assessment and socio-economic considerations via the continuation of two AHTEGs (Ad Hoc Groups), progress on these issues is regrettably still too little, very late and largely repetitive. These two issues are of central importance to the Protocol, and to many Parties’ implementation of biosafety. There must be no more delay in developing further guidance and guidelines in order to assist Parties in their implementation of the Protocol. Implementation is crucial to safeguarding biological diversity, human health, and the well being of peoples everywhere. In the…
Impressions from the MOP7 in Pyeongchang, from the NGO perspective
The Cartagena Protocol is an important tool to deal with transboundary movements of Living Modified Organisms. The MOP7 met in Pyeongchang, South Korea to discuss risk assessment, unintentional or illegal shipments, and how to help countries share information. Also on the agenda was capacity building and guidance, especially ways to aid developing countries, many of which are rich in biodiversity and need assistance to avoid contamination from imports. MOP7 heard a number of delegates voice concern about a lack of resources to deal with GM field trials and how to test and identify suspect cargoes. The MOP7 was criticized by local Korean non-governmental organizations who felt left out of the…
Protect Biodiversity From GMOs: Hyderabad MOP6 Meeting
CUJ has joined other NGOs from around the world for the 6th Meeting of Parties (MOP6) of the Convention of Biological Diversity. The United Nations conference is held in Hyderabad, India October 1-5, 2012. Just over 2 years ago, everyone met in Nagoya for the MOP5, as negotiators finalized the Nagoya – Kuala Lumpur Supplementary Protocol on Liability and Redress, the important legal instrument to deal with damage due to genetically modified organisms (GMO). Official website: COP/MOP6 Biodiversity Policy & Practice September 30, 2012 Proposals for Japan to Introduce a National Legislation Regarding the Nagoya-Kuala Lumpur Supplementary Protocol: A Call for Action on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biological…
Japan Resources – No 173
Please click here CUJ-JR-173 for the latest issue of Japan Resources, our English newsletter. This time, we consider large international meetings, and wonder if they are effective enough. There seems to be problems with making progress both in the areas of climate change and biological diversity. We hope you will continue to stay updated with CUJ’s activities and news on our English website, and support our campaigns! Contents: Please Stop Selling Wheat Flour with Glyphosate Residue CUJ Environment Working Group Consumer Affairs Agency holds explanatory meeting for GM food labelling changes What is Behind the Cheap Bananas? Report from the COP-MOP 9 Meeting (CBD COP 14) in Egypt New Videos on…
Highlights From The Negotiations In Hyderabad About Biological Diversity
Updates about GMOs from the Convention of Biological Diversity It is not always easy to follow the details of the discussions and negotiations of international agreements… Media pays scant attention or ignores important concerns. Governments provide a massive amount of information but it is not easy to find or digest. Fortunately, NGOs are usually present both in the conference hall and in the corridors. For the current round of negotiations in Hyderabad, India, groups like CBD Alliance publish a newsletter called ECO with easy-to-understand updates. ECO MOP6 ECO COP11 Here are some highlights: For the initial meeting, MOP6, many worried that the so-called Roadmap about genetically modified organisms would not…