Working Group on Canadian Science and Technology Policy

The Working Group on Canadian Science and Technology Policy monitors Canadian policy in the area of science and technology, specifically as it relates to the South. Recent work has focused on the implications of Canadian policy in the area of agricultural biotechnology, particularly genetically modified seeds, on farmers livelihoods, biodiversity and rural development. Membership includes farmers, human rights, church and international development groups.

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Voices from the South: Biotech Seeds, Food Security & International Development

Genetically Modified Seeds, Biodiversity and Food Security: A Critical Assessment of the Impact of Agricultural Biotechnologies on Communities in Developing Countries

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