AATF Africa
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We transform livelihoods in Sub-Saharan Africa through innovative agricultural technologies
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http://www.aatf-africa.org 19-03-2013 14:32:15
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AATF Africa in the NEWS: Highlights of AATF’s Second Biosafety Regulators Retreat in Africa
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NEWS: AATF Stewardship support through handbook on seed production.
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AATF Africa successfully convened 16 African Government Biosafety Regulators from 8 countries in the SADC region to meet on AgBiotech trade policy readiness through the OFAB Africa Project.
Some of the key takeaways are:
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Thorough preparation is crucial in the journey, says Barney Kgope, Director of Biodiversity Risk Management for the #AfricaBiosafetyRetreat
Did you know?
Each party to the CBD is expected to develop national strategies, plans or programmes for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity (NBSAPs).
Now you know. #africabiosafetyretreat #AATFAfrica #ProsperitythroughTechnology #ScalingforImpact
Why is Cartagena Protocol so important?
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The #CartagenaProtocol on #Biosafety under UN Biodiversity addresses safe handling, transport, and use of living modified organisms (LMOs) from modern biotech that may have adverse effects on biodiversity, taking into account risks to human health.
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Up next: What is the UNCBD Africa Governance System (Processes, Streams, and Leadership) like?
Deliberations at the #AfricaBiosafetyRetreat in the training on UN Biodiversity with regulators from 8 African countries...
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A look at a 30 ha GMO Maize farm in Gauteng Province, Pretoria, South Africa.
#AfricaBiosafetyRegulators were hosted by AATF Africa for a Seeing is Believing tour through the OFAB program to experience GMO from farm to table.
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How many countries are ratified under the UN Biodiversity?
Vitumbiko Chinoko David Tarus @Vanmeeme
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The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) provides a global legal framework for action on biodiversity and was enforced on 29th December 1993.
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