9788179931264 - genetically modified organisms: emerging law and policy in india di k.d. raju (1 risultati)
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Contents 1 Is genetically modified technology desirable The law and economics of Bt cotton 2 Biotechnology applications in the agriculture sector Cartagena Protocol and possible conflict with different international agreements 3 Genetically modified organisms and biosafety an Indian perspective 4 The liability question under mul…tilateral environmental agreements an appraisal 5 Standard of liability under the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety need for an equitable regime 6 Precaution risk and biotechnology a comparison of the Cartagena 7 Protocol on Biosafety and the WTO Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures The scientific controversies involving genetic science and biosafety have not been well understood by many All claims about GMOs genetically modified organisms or LMOs living modified organisms are under controversy The Cartagena Protocol is the first international agreement to regulate the transboundary movement of GMOs Under the Convention on Biological Diversity 190 countries agreed on the importance and concern over the spread and cross border transfer of GMOs and their risks to environment and human health Consequently in 2000 they adopted the Cartagena Protocol to address the possible risks of GMOs The protocol is an important step in the protection of biodiversity and biosafety The concern of developing countries are not shared by the developed countries like the US Canada and Mexico These countries produce more than 90 of the LMO crops and they are not ratified by the protocol The protocol explicitly stipulates that countries should take precautionary measures to prevent GMOs from causing harm to biodiversity and human health Members have to implement the protocol provisions at the domestic level There are heated debates in India whether to allow the cultivation of GMOs The civil society organizations are opposing the entry of multinational companies in the field trial of GMOs In this scenario a systematic review of the international legal regime to formulate a comprehensive policy on the subject in India is the need of the hour The current volume focuses on the international and national legal regimes and the Indian situation is analysed closely The book sets out the scientific debate first because it is the first cross cutting point Socio economic analyses of some case studies from states are also taken up Later part of the discussions is centred around the evolving international law on the subject The Indian laws on this subject are found to be obsolete This book seeks to provide an accessible discussion on the subject that includes social economic legal and other issues related to GMOs which are frequently raised in India The discussions in the volume significantly contribute to the ongoing debate and serve as an important input for policy making on this subject in India Key Features It is a well researched book The book describes the laws and policies governing genetically modified organisms Complicated laws are presented in a simple language Each chapter is provided with ample of case studies Certain biotechnological aspects have also been explored 288 pp.
