Synthetic Biology and Relevant International Law (No. 18)

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Synthetic Biology and Relevant International Law (No. 18)

USD 6.00 Publisher: TWN
ISBN: 978-967-0747-18-7
Year: 2017
No. of pages: 48
Size of book: 14.5cm x 21cm
Author: Lim Li Ching

About the Book

SYNTHETIC biology has been operationally defined as "a further development and new dimension of modern biotechnology that combines science, technology and engineering to facilitate and accelerate the understanding, design, redesign, manufacture and/or modification of genetic materials, living organisms and biological systems". The complexity and novelty of the technology present significant challenges in terms of its governance and regulation.

This booklet looks at the multilateral treaties that apply to various aspects of synthetic biology, including, most notably, the Convention on Biological Diversity and its Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety. Nevertheless, gaps still exist in the international legal framework when it comes to addressing all the potential negative impacts resulting from the application of synthetic biology techniques. In view of this, the author sets out several elements and principles that could underpin a more holistic regulatory approach towards this emerging new technology.

About the author

Lim Li Ching has a B.Sc. in Ecology and an M.Phil. in Development Studies. She is a Researcher with the Third World Network and coordinates its biosafety programme. She is currently a member of the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Socio-economic Considerations, established by Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety.

Li Ching has been involved in the biosafety capacity-building programme of TWN and Genok-Centre for Biosafety, Norway, and has been on the faculty of the international biosafety course Holistic Foundations for the Assessment and Regulation of Genetic Engineering and Genetically Modified Organisms (2003-2012) and several other regional courses. She is co-editor of the book Biosafety First, published by Tapir Academic Press in 2007.

Content

Chapter 1. Relevance and Application of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to Synthetic Biology

Chapter 2. Synthetic Biology and Relevant International Laws: Gaps and Overlaps

Chapter 3. Principles for a Holistic Regulatory Approach to Synthetic Biology

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