Training Manual on the Detection and Identification of LMOs

Biosafety Technical Series 05: Training Manual on the Detection and Identification of Living Modified Organisms in the Context of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

In Decision CP-9/11, the Executive Secretary was requested to review and finalize the manual on detection and identification of living modified organisms, ensuring consistency and language in scope with Article 17 of the Cartagena Protocol.

In response to this decision, the Secretariat is pleased to announce the publication of the training manual as Biosafety Series 05 and a global webinar to launch the publication. Biosafety Technical Series 05: Training Manual on the Detection and Identification of Living Modified Organisms in the Context of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety is available using the following link: https://bch.cbd.int/en/database/VLR/BCH-VLR-SCBD-260177-1

Launch of the Biosafety Technical Series 05: Training Manual on the Detection and Identification of Living Modified Organisms in the Context of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

Webinar on 25 April 2022, 8:00am to 9:30am EDT (GMT -4)

The webinar will feature invited speakers providing an overview of the training manual and their reflections on how the manual will be key for global capacity-building. It will also feature opening remarks and an introduction from the Secretariat.

A recording of the webinar will be made available on this webpage to accommodate those unable to take part.

The webinar will take place on 25 April 2022 from 08:00 AM to 9:30 AM EDT (GMT -4) and will be hosted through the GoToWebinar platform. Participants who wish to take part in the event can register using the following link https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7064474781033833744

A recording of the webinar is available to view at CBD's YouTube channel: