Biological diversity
Environmental Governance
Definition(s)
In the context of biological terrorism, biosecurity refers to the preventative measures, systems and practices put into its place at dangerous pathogens and toxins for malicious use. (Source: Meyerson L.A. et al., A unified definition of biosecurity, 2001)
Hierarchy
Broader: environmental security
In other languages
French
biosécurité
Russian
биологическая безопасность
Spanish
biocustodia
Chinese, Simplified
生物保障
Arabic
الأمن البيولوجي
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with biosecurity
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Stockholm Convention | 1 document |