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Biological diversity
Environmental Governance

Definition(s)

The combination of knowledge, techniques and equipment used to manage or contain potentially infectious materials or biohazards in the laboratory environment, to reduce or prevent harm to laboratory workers, other persons and the environment. (Source: GEMET -BIOSAF / OHS)

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In other languages

French
prévention des risques biotechnologiques
Russian
биобезопасность
Spanish
bioseguridad
Arabic
الأمان الحيوي

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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with Biosafety

You can see below a list of multilateral environment agreements. Use the links on the right to view the content tagged with Biosafety. This includes official treaty texts, decisions, recommendations, and other related informational documents such as publications, annuals, meetings, documents or reports.
Convention on Biological Diversity
Cartagena Protocol

Multimedia

10th anniversary of the entry into force of the Cartagena Protocol

Presentation of the Nagoya - Kuala Lumpur Supplementary Protocol on Liability and Redress