The Biosafety Clearing-House (BCH) is hosting an online conference from 18 October to 15 November 2004 entitled "Biosafety considerations in the use of genetically modified organisms for management of animal populations". Potential discussion topics include the use of GM microorganisms, nematodes and insects for biological control; the use of GM viruses to protect mammal populations against disease; and the use of GM insects for reducing disease transmission rates. To subscribe, see http://bch.biodiv.org/onlineconferences/GMOAM.shtml or send an email to [email protected] with the subject line blank and the message "Subscribe GMOAM FirstName LastName". Contact [email protected] for any other information about the conference. The BCH is an information exchange mechanism established by the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to assist Parties to implement its provisions and to facilitate sharing of information on, and experience with, living modified organisms.

07/10/2004