How are CBD Parties using the new @IUCN Policy on Synthetic Biology for nature conservation? Join this event tomorrow at #COP17Armenia exploring how the IUCN Policy on Synthetic Biology could be most usefully applied in support of implementation of the #KMGBF. 🗓️ October 21 🕙 6 :15pm AMT 📍 Arzni - SIDS Group Meeting Room - Level 3 ➡️cbd.int/side-events/7405 @UNBiodiversity #BiodiversityAction Photo©/IUCN/Marcus Rose/Workers Photos

“Recognizing and building the capacity of national authorities is essential, as they play a vital role in the risk assessment process and in ensuring #genedrive research aligns with local and international standards.” Our new position paper explores the topic of risk assessment and risk management of LMOs, and highlights the importance of #capacitybuilding & international cooperation to implement existing CBD guidance materials, including voluntary guidance on LMOs containing engineered gene drives. ➡️ genedrivenetwork.org/wp-cont… #COP17Armenia #TakingActionForNature

“Horseshoe crabs are an ancient and ecologically critical species. For decades, they have safeguarded human health through their unique biology.” Synthetic alternatives could reduce our reliance on horseshoe crab blood for biomedical testing, helping protect these ancient species and the coastal ecosystems that depend on them. ➡️genedrivenetwork.org/blog/ha… #COP17Armenia #BiodiversityAction

How could synthetic biology help address existing conservation challenges and meet the targets of the #KMGBF? As Parties meet at #COP17Armenia, our position paper explores how #synbio could complement the existing conservation toolbox, and why capacity-building is key to enable countries to research, assess and benefit from these technologies. ➡️ genedrivenetwork.org/wp-cont… #TakingActionForNature