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When Conservation Meets Innovation: Why IUCN’s New Policy on Synthetic Biology Matters
“The urgency and scale of biodiversity loss leave no doubt that new conservation tools are needed.” That line, both clear-eyed and restless, frames Elizabeth Bennett’s recent op-ed in Context and captures a pivotal shift underway in global conservation. Last week in Abu Dhabi, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) adopted its first-ever Policy on Synthetic Biology in relation to nature conservation , a landmark decision that nudges conservation beyond the
Vasili Balios
Oct 213 min read


First talk! (#2) - FISH & CRISPR
For our second talk to kick off GESPho we welcome Greta Daae Sandsdalen. She is a PhD student at UiT and will talk about her work in the...
Vasili Balios
Sep 92 min read


First talk to kick off GESP! - NitroGenEdit
Our first guest speaker will be Dr. Mallikarjuna Rao Kovi from NMBU. He will talk about his work in the NitroGenEdit project and other...
Vasili Balios
Sep 31 min read