The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
Semester
Summer 2004
The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety provides protection of biodiversity from threats posed by Living Modified Organisms (LMOs). LMOs are the modification of existing genes and the introduction of new genes. While the benefits include the preservation of endangered species, the risks include genetic pollution and unintended impact on target species as well as other species. During their presentation students accessed this protocol to determine whether the benefits outweigh the risks.