Resources

The following documents were prepared in support of intersessional activities on socio-economic considerations, pursuant to decision BS-VII/13:

Synthesis of views and comments on Elements of a Framework for Conceptual Clarity on Socio-economic Considerations (submissions by Parties, other Governments, relevant organizations and indigenous and local communities, pursuant to paragraph 5 (c) of decision BS-VII/13)
Definitions of socio-economic considerations (as requested in paragraph 5(a) of decision BS-VII/13)
Practical applications of socio-economic considerations in decision-making on LMOs (as requested in paragraph 5 (a) of decision BS-VII/13)
Study on international agreements that may have relevance to socio-economic considerations as provided for in Article 26 of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (commissioned by the Secretariat as requested in paragraph 5 (d) of decision BS-VII/13)