Biological diversity
Land and Agriculture
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)
In other languages
French
biosécurité
Russian
биобезопасность
Spanish
bioseguridad
Chinese, Simplified
生物安全
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
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biosafety. This includes official treaty texts, decisions, recommendations, and other related
informational documents such as publications, annuals, meetings, documents or reports.
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Basel Convention | 5 documents |
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Cartagena Protocol | 2 articles and paragraphs |