Titel: Future Food & Bioethics - Towards an International Convention on Biotech in the Plant and Foods Area

Termin: 23.10.2002, 8:00 Uhr, bis 25.10.2002, 18:00 Uhr

Veranstaltungsort:
Copenhagen

Referenten: Peter Kemp (Philosopher, Centre for Ethics and Law, Denmark); Richard Bawden (Agronomist, Michigan State University, USA); Klaus Peter Rippe (Philosopher, University of Zurich, Switzerland); Martin Seel (Philosopher, University of Giessen, Germany); Stefano Rodotà (Jurist, University of Rome, La Sapienza, Italy); Jorgen Schlundt (Coordinator, WHO Food Safety Programme); D. P. Chattopadhyaya (Philosopher, Centre for Studies in Civilizations, India); Qiu Renzong (Philosopher, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, China); Brigitte Le Mintier (Jurist, University of Rennes 1, France); Torben Hviid Nielsen (Sociologist, University of Oslo, Norway, member of the BioTIK Expert Group); Marc von Montagu (Biologist, University of Ghent, Belgium); Brian Wynne (Sociologist, University of Lancester, England); Pierre-Henry Gouyon (Biologist, Paris-Sud University, France); Barabara A. Misztal ( Sociologist, University of Leicester, England); Julian Kinderlerer (Biologist, Ass. Director of the Sheffield Institute of Biotechnological Law and Ethics, University of Sheffield, England); Victor Kjaer (Chairman of the BioTIK Task Force, Deputy Director General, The National Consumer Agency)

Kurzbeschreibung: On behalf of the Danish Government the Centre for Ethics and Law welcomes you th Copenhagen to discuss the possibility of a new convention on bioethics, concerning genetic engineering apliend in the plant and foods area. The Government believes that biotechnology has a great potential and can be beneficial to our societies, but that it should be used with care and respect for the vulnerable life. The Government hopes the conference will result in recommendations of ethical principles and themes which can bring the discussion on biotechnology in the plant and foods area a step forward.

Wednesday 23 October 2002

Man and Nature: Clarifiying the Ethical Responsibility

Central to the Danish proposal is respect for the integrity and vulnerability of nature, including respect for the human being as nature. Is this way of perceiving the relationship between man and mature appropriate? What is our responsibility for nature and how can it be protected?


Thursday 24 October 2002

Justice: Quantitative Benefits versus Quality of Life

If biotechnology is to be accepted, it must be to the benefit of the individual and society, and it should promote international justice as well as respect the self-determination of local communities. These claims are based on ideas that in order to protect the vulnerable human being, the autonomy, dignity and integrity of man must be respected. Are these requirements appropriate, and if so how can they be implemented in law?


Friday 25 October 2002

Democracy: Trust, Risk and Precaution

There is a considerable conflict between scientists and the public, e.g. when it comes to risk perceptions and the qualitative benefits of biotechnology. How can decions on biotechnology be democratic and responsible? Are the ethical guidelines appropriate in order to bridge the gap, promote trust and protect the consumer - or how can they be further supported?

Kontakt: Centre for Ethics and Law in Nature an Society
Valkendorsgade 30, 3.
DK-1151 Copenhagen K

phone: +45 - 33 69 16 16
fax: +45 - 33 69 16 17
centre.for@ethiclaw.dk
http://www.futurefood.dk

Veranstalter: Danish Covernment, Centre for Ethics and Law

Wissenschaftliche Leitung: Professor Peter Kemp (Director of Centre for Ethics and Law), Deputy Director General Victor Kjaer (The National Consumer Agency), Research Fellow Kjersti Lunde (Centre for Ethics and Law)

Schlagworte: Grüne Gentechnik