Support to Capacity Building Activities on Implementing the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

Supporting the implementing of the Cartegena Protocol on Biosafety   Related Events Background Malaysia signed the Cartagena Protocol Biosafety in the year 2000. Malaysia ratified the Protocol on the 3rd of September, 2003 and its entry into force was on the 2nd of December, 2003. Malaysia’s recently passed Biosafety Act (11th July, 2007) states that before LMOs (Living Modified Organism) or its products can be imported, prepared, placed in the market, shall go through a scientific assessment before its approval by the National Biosafety Board (NBB) Development Objective The overall goal of this project is to assist Malaysia to fully implement the obligations under the Cartagena Protocol related to the transboundary movement of LMOs. This includes the assessment, management and long term monitoring of the risks to the sustainable use of biodiversity and to human health potentially posed by the introduction of LMOs. This will be achieved through the strengthening of the national biosafety framework with the necessary regulations, enhanced technical capacity and enforcement and monitoring capacities as well as a well managed information and coordination network. Activities Organise a series of workshops to formulate guidelines for the establishment of Institutional Biosafety Committee Organise a series of workshops to formulate guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for research on GMOs (Genetically Modified Organism) in contained trials and laboratories Organise a series of consultative workshops to review forms and the whole process for notification on GMO research Organise a series of consultative workshops to review proposed application forms, application process and approval processes for release of LMOs (R&D trials and for Commercial purpose) Review process for exemption, Identify products to be exempted from AIA (Advanced Informed Agreement) and the appropriate application regimes Review the utility of a “User Guide in making an application” for a user-friendly application process Organize workshops for biosafety officers that will serve in their respective IBCs (Institutional Biosafety Committee ) to review research proposals on GMO research to check for proper risk assessment and management procedures are in place for contained use Organise a special workshop for enforcement officers to acquire basic knowledge in 1. Investigation skills or procedures, 2 LMO identification and sampling procedures, 3 Documentation, 4.AIA procedures and 5. Risk management Organize “Hands-on” workshop for GMAC (Genetic Modification Advisory Committee) members on handling requests and applications for release of LMOs, using real dossiers and administered under the proposed Biosafety Act Organise workshops for biosafety officers that will serve in their respective IBCs to review research proposals on GMO research to check for proper risk assessment and management procedures are in place for contained use Expected Outputs Enhanced management capacity at national level Implementation of the national risk management regime Enforcement of laws and regulations under the Biosafety Bill Better coordination between different enforcement agencies Better cooperation and partnerships between public and private sectors and civil society Increased capacity for focused research in biosafety Increased capacity in risk assessment, for implementation and enforcement of a national risk management programme, as the officers trained under this proposed project would be able to train others in their respective fields; and Increased awareness and understanding on biosafety issues among government officials and policy makers as a result of the capacity building activities Partners National Executing Agency: Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Implementing Partners: Department of Chemistry Department of Agriculture Department of Health UNDP Program Officer Mr. Hari Ramalu Ragavan Programme Manager (Energy and Environemnt) Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   Contact Person Dr, Villasini Pillai National Project Coordinator Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it     At a Glance Status Ongoing Project Number 00051229 Location Malaysia Period of Project March 2007 - March 2010 Major Sources of Financing   GEF: USD 911,389 Government of Malaysia: USD 4,303,175 Delivery in Previous Fiscal Year 2007: USD61,000 Total Delivery up to Most Recent Fiscal Year USD 170, 510.00 Corporate Thematic Area Environment and Energy CPD 2008-2012: Towards Improved Quality of Life through Sustainable Environmental Management Key Documents [Project Document - 1.3MB] [Inception Report - 540KB] Highlights    Presentation Slide Shows:    [ Slide-1 ][ Slide-2 ][ Slide-3 ] Related Publications There are no publications available under this Program right now. Other Publications... Related MDGs