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A New Approach to Governing GM Crops? Global Lessons for the UK A new approach to governing GM crops? Global lessons for the UK Although the rise of genetically modified (GM) crops has been dramatic, its uptake has not been the smooth nor universal transition predicted by its advocates. Controversy has marked even countries where its growth has been impressively rapid. All too commonly its regulation has been challenged as inadequate, even biased. The workshop draws on global lessons to explore the future of GM policy in the UK, and will address: How do we understand the factors that have facilitated the transition of some countries and regions to GM agriculture and not others? What are the limits of science-based approaches to regulation? What other factors have contributed to the debate, and how can we understand them? What lessons can be learnt from the experience of other nations – notably the ‘rising powers’ – for the development of domestic policy on GM and on global food security? This workshop marks the launch of Durham University research, funded by the John Templeton Foundation, and involving research teams across India, Mexico and Brazil, into the views of scientists, farmers and the public. Location, Date and Times for event 13 June 2014, The Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG Time 09.30 – 10.00 Coffee and tea upon arrival Welcome and introduction to the day Prof. Tom McLeish, FRS, PVC Research, Durham University Prof. Phil Macnaghten, Durham University 10.00 – 10.45 Session One: What kind of scientific culture do we need for responsible agricultural innovation? Chair: Prof. Richard Owen, Exeter University Research overview: Prof. Tom McLeish, FRS, PVC Research, Durham University & Dr Rajeswari Raina, National Institute of Science, Technology and Development Studies NISTADS – CSIR, India Responses and reflections: Prof. Ian Crute, CBE, Chief Scientist, Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Prof. Bill Davies, CBE, Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University Prof. Keith Lindsey, Biological Sciences, Durham University and Member of ACRE 10.45 – 11.30 Session Two: What institutional innovations do we need to involve citizens and on what terms? Research overview: Prof Phil Macnaghten, Durham University & Dr Julia Guivant, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC) Responses and reflections: Dr Adrian Ely, Head of Impact and Engagement, The ESRC STEPS Centre, University of Sussex Prof. Judith Petts, CBE, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research and Enterprise), University of Southampton Prof Bob Simpson, Department of Anthropology, Durham University (tbc) 11.30 – 12.15 Session Three: What capacities do we need to understand and account for the contested stakes of the issue? Research overview: Dr Susana Carro-Ripalda, Durham University & Dr Marta Astier Calderon, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico Responses and reflections: Prof. Michael Northcott, School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh Prof. Penny Harvey, Department of Anthropology, University of Manchester Dr John Wadsworth, Executive Secretary of the CGIAR Fund Council, CGIAR 12:15 – 13:00 Session Four: What implicit models of agriculture do we need for technological innovation and how do we involve farmers and other actors in their deliberation Research overview: Dr Joanildo Burity, Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), Brazil & Prof Brian Wynne, CSEC, Lancaster University (tbc) Responses and reflections: Prof. Melissa Leach, Director, The ESRC STEPS Centre, University of Sussex Dr Rene Von Schomberg, The European Commission Mr Renaud Wilson, GM Policy and Regulation Team, Defra 13:00 – 14:00 Lunch 14:00 – 16:00 Session Five: Developing a policy framework for the responsible innovation of GM technologies Chair: Richard Owen, University of Exeter Facilitator: Dr Joanildo Burity, Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), Brazil 16:00 – 16:15 Tea and Cakes 16:15 – 17:00 Session Six : Wrap-up discussion Reflective comments from our international partners Dr Rajeswari Raina, National Institute of Science, Technology and Development Studies, India Dr Julia Guivant, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), Brazil Dr Marta Astier Calderon, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico Close .
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