Invitation to Join as a Subject Matter Expert The African Genetic Biocontrol Consortium is seeking qualified and passionate subject matter experts to join our growing network dedicated to responsible innovation and the safe application of genetic biocontrol technologies across Africa. About the Consortium The African Genetic Biocontrol Consortium brings together scientists, regulators, policymakers, and stakeholders […]
FOCUS ON BIODIVERSITY: NEW DAWN BECKONS AHEAD OF GLOBAL REVIEW In October, focus shifts to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). The CBD is the first global agreement to cover all aspects of biological diversity Two intergovernmental meetings on biodiversity are coming up in Panama City from October 20-30, 2025, namely: SBSTTA – 27: The […]
Scientists say there is a knowledge gap about the social-cultural and ecological context in which the technology that has been considered a priority technology for the disease elimination will be tested and deployed in Africa. Read More
The Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) will convene for two weeks in Panama City for key subsidiary body meetings on the road to COP17, the 2026 UN Biodiversity Conference. This is a significant meeting given that only one year is left before the first global review of Kunming- Montreal Global Diversity Framework […]
Celebrating 22 years of Safety in the use of Living Organisms Astrid Schomaker, Executive Secretary, Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Credit: https://www.cbd.int/ The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety is an international agreement which aims to ensure the safe handling , transport and use of living modified organisms (LMOs) resulting in modern biotechnology. The protocol creates an […]
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