2010 Course Handbook
LAW865: Biodiversity and Biotechnology Law
The unit will critically examine the concept of biological diversity, its nature and values from an interdisciplinary perspective. It will provide an overview of international instruments relevant to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and their implementation in domestic law and policy. In particular the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and Cartagena Protocol will be explored as global responses to biodiversity loss. Specific topics covered include legal mechanisms to conserve and manage, protect and sustainably use biodiversity, genetically modified organisms, the regulation of biotechnology, bio-prospecting, access to genetic resources and benefit sharing agreements and the challenge of bio-piracy.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | -- |
| When Offered: | 2012 - Unit offered in 2012 |
| Staff Contact: | Dr Erika Techera |
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| Unit Designations: | -- |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Faculty of Arts Macquarie Law School |