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BANGKOK, Thailand, November 22, 2004 (ENS):
Members of the world's largest conservation organization
today called for a halt to the release of genetically
modified organisms. Meeting in Bangkok, delegates from
1,000 organizations at the IUCN World Conservation Congress
are debating 114 motions to decide the future direction
of IUCN – The World Conservation Union.
The question with respect to genetically modified organisms
boiled down to whether the IUCN should encourage a moratorium
on genetically modified organisms, or help establish
a sound body of knowledge on their environmental risks
and impacts. At the Members Business Assembly today,
delegates from both the government and the NGO sectors
approved a moratorium by a wide margin.
Other major issues before the IUCN Congress delegates
this week:
International trade in wild animals and plants
The governance and conservation of the high seas
The promotion of eco-agriculture as a promising path
to ensure food security and conserve biodiversity
Actions to ensure survival of the tiger, Panthera tigris
and Panthera pantheris
Conservation of boreal forests
Inscribing the Mont Blanc on the UNESCO World Heritage
List
The Plenary of the Members Business Assembly will vote
on these motions before the Closing Ceremony of the
Congress set for 2 pm Bangkok time on November 25.
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