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IUCN
calls for a moratorium on the further release of Genetically Modified Organisms
(GMOs)
22 Nobember 2004 Source: GENET-news (IUCN) Today, IUCN Members called for a moratorium on the further release of genetically modified organisms. At the Members Business Assembly, the amended resolution "A moratorium on the further release of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)" (revised CGR3.RES011-Rev1) was approved with 84 votes of State Members in favour of it, 48 against and 12 not taking a position. Amongst the NGO Members, 219 voted in favour of the resolution, 22 against and 59 abstained. Each State Member has three votes, NGO Members have one. |
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