Synthetic insulin and synthetic growth hormone and diagnostic tests to detect various diseases are just some examples of how biotechnology is impacting medicine.
Biotechnology has also proved helpful in refining industrial processes, in environmental cleanup, and in agricultural production..
It is a set of enabling techniques for bringing about specific human-made changes in DNA, or genetic material, in plants, animals and microbial systems, leading to useful products and technologies..
We support governments to manage the potential adverse effects and benefits of modern biotechnology, with a focus on protecting biological diversity and human health.
Modern biotechnology can bring many benefits, but there are concerns that it could also have adverse impacts on biodiversity and human health.
Biotechnology holds tremendous possibilities for the developing world.
The use of high-yielding, disease- and pest-resistant crops will have a direct bearing on improved food security, poverty alleviation and environmental conservation.
GM crops will hopefully produce more yield on less land.
Biotechnology offers a very promising alternative to synthetic foods and an improvement on conventional plant-breeding technologies.
Combined with other advanced agricultural technologies, it offers an exciting and environmentally responsible way to meet consumer demand for sustainable agriculture.
Biotechnology was discussed at the third session of the Commission on Sustainable Development and the nineteenth special session of the General Assembly.
