Biotechnology: Ethical and social debates - OECD

MULTI-DISCIPLINARY ISSUES. INTERNATIONAL FUTURES PROGRAMME. OECD International Futures Project on The Bioeconomy to 2030: Designing a Policy Agenda . Biotechnology: Ethical and social debates Report prepared by: Nicolas Rigaud February 2008. NOTE: This document is prepared on the responsibility of the authors. The opinions expressed and arguments employed herein do not necessarily reflect the official views of the OECD or of the governments of its Member countries. Contact persons: Anthony Arundel: +33 (0)1 45 24 96 25, David Sawaya: +33 (0) 1 45 24 95 92, OECD International Futures Programme 1/89. TABLE OF CONTENTS. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .. 5. INTRODUCTION .. 7. I. BIOTECHNOLOGY AND THE PUBLIC OPINION .. 7. II. GM CROPS AND GM FOOD.

ELSI: Ethical, Legal and Social Implications ES Cell research: Embryonic Stem Cell research FOE: Friends of the Earth GE: Genetically Engineered ... The development of biotechnology has triggered many ethical and social reactions from the public opinion, the media and non-governmental organisatio ns. The aim of this document is to

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