Analysis for biotechnology innovations using Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)

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cg.creator.identifierJosé B. Falck-Zepeda: 0000-0002-8604-7154
cg.creator.identifierMark Rosegrant: 0000-0001-6371-6127
cg.identifier.projectIFPRI - Archive
cg.number140en
cg.placeWashington, DCen
cg.reviewStatusInternal Reviewen
dc.contributor.authorLinacre, Nicholas A.en
dc.contributor.authorGaskell, Joanneen
dc.contributor.authorRosegrant, Mark W.en
dc.contributor.authorFalck-Zepeda, José B.en
dc.contributor.authorQuemada, Hectoren
dc.contributor.authorHalsey, Marken
dc.contributor.authorBirner, Reginaen
dc.date.accessioned2024-11-21T09:51:31Zen
dc.date.available2024-11-21T09:51:31Zen
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/160666
dc.titleAnalysis for biotechnology innovations using Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)en
dcterms.abstractMeeting the food needs of the world’s growing population while reducing poverty and protecting the environment is a major global challenge. Genetically modified crops appear to provide a promising option to deal with this challenge. However there is a need to make strategic decisions on how to spend limited agricultural research funds in order to achieve a maximum impact with regard to finding sustainable solutions to end hunger and poverty. In international development institutions, there is growing interest in the potential use of Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) as part of a research based Environmental Management System (EMS) to promote mainstreaming of environmental considerations in policy development. SEA was developed as an approach to integrate environmental considerations at a policy level, where alternatives environmental policies can be evaluated. In this paper, we propose using SEA in a policy research and priority setting process regarding new technologies, taking the development of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) as an example. We propose that this method would be a useful tool for the international agricultural research centers of the Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), streamlining business processes, strengthening accountability, sharpening the research agenda it supports, fostering broader partnerships, and increasing the relevance and impact of CGIAR research in achieving international development goals. Currently international law requires only Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) of specific biotechnology projects. The incorporation of environmental considerations only at the level of specific projects precludes the adoption of alternative environmental policies. In this review, we outline an SEA approach currently being considered at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) for use in evaluating biotechnology policies. SEA may be a useful tool to inform the evaluation of biotechnology policies and priorities by taking account of information on the economic, social, and environmental benefits, cost and risks of adopting those policies.-- Authors' Abstracten
dcterms.accessRightsOpen Access
dcterms.bibliographicCitationLinacre, Nicholas A.; Gaskell, Joanne; Rosegrant, Mark W.; Falck-Zepeda, José Benjamin; Quemada, Hector; Halsey, Mark; Birner, Regina. Analysis for biotechnology innovations using Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA). EPTD Discussion Paper 140. International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). https://hdl.handle.net/10568/160666en
dcterms.isPartOfEPTD Discussion Paperen
dcterms.issued2005
dcterms.languageen
dcterms.publisherInternational Food Policy Research Instituteen
dcterms.replaceshttps://ebrary.ifpri.org/digital/collection/p15738coll2/id/64948en
dcterms.subjectrisken
dcterms.subjectgenetically modified organismsen
dcterms.subjectbiotechnologyen
dcterms.subjectenvironmental impacten
dcterms.subjectcropsen
dcterms.subjectpovertyen
dcterms.subjectenvironmental policiesen
dcterms.subjectsustainabilityen
dcterms.subjectresearchen
dcterms.typeWorking Paper

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