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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 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.
Basel Convention
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