This online discussion group is organized as part of the Convention on Biological Diversity's (CBD) Online Forum on Public Awareness, Education and Participation Concerning the Safe Transfer, Handling and Use of Living Modified Organisms (LMOs). The discussion group aims to facilitate exchange of views and information regarding the meaning, scope and importance of public access to information on biosafety in the context of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety. It will address the following themes: meaning and scope of public access to information; public right to information; and the rationale/importance of public access to biosafety information. Parties, other governments and relevant organizations are invited to nominate individuals involved in, or responsible for, promoting public awareness, education and participation at the national level to participate in the Forum.  

dates: 4-10 June 2012   venue: Biosafety Clearing House Website   location: Montreal, Canada (virtual)   contact: CBD Secretariat   phone: +1 514 288 2220   fax: +1 514 288 6588   e-mail: ulrika.nilsson@cbd.int   www: https://bch.cbd.int/onlineconferences/portal_art23/pa_forum_discussion1.shtml