Conservationists Clash Over Synthetic Biology
At the global conservation forum, a vote to ban genetically modified wildlife fails.
A vote at the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) World Conservation Congress rejected a proposed moratorium on synthetic biology and gene editing in wild organisms.
Conservationists from academia, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and government institutions debated the issue for 6 days, following months of lobbying beforehand.
The proposed moratorium recommended restricting the release of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and gene-silencing technologies into the natural environment.
The advisory moratorium aimed to restrict the release of any genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and gene-silencing technologies into the natural environment.
Author's summary: Conservationists debate synthetic biology use.
- Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Event: International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) World Conservation Congress
- Date: Oct. 15
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