EU policy must change to reflect the potential of gene editing for addressing climate change

Garland, Sarah

doi:10.1016/j.gfs.2021.100496

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“…This decision not only had direct implications for commercialization but also was expected to “squeeze science” [ 96 ] due to waning interest in financially supporting research advances subject to such restrictions in practice. After the controversial ruling, the European Commission embarked on a series of studies and consultations to determine whether their existing regulations are still suitable, and the future of gene editing in the European Union is yet undecided [ 97 , 98 ].…”

Section: Looking Ahead: Engagement Beyond the Laboratorymentioning

confidence: 99%

Turning promise into practice: Crop biotechnology for increasing genetic diversity and climate resilience

Garland

Curry

2022

PLoS Biol

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As climate change increasingly threatens agricultural production, expanding genetic diversity in crops is an important strategy for climate resilience in many agricultural contexts. In this Essay, we explore the potential of crop biotechnology to contribute to this diversification, especially in industrialized systems, by using historical perspectives to frame the current dialogue surrounding recent innovations in gene editing. We unearth comments about the possibility of enhancing crop diversity made by ambitious scientists in the early days of recombinant DNA and follow the implementation of this technology, which has not generated the diversification some anticipated. We then turn to recent claims about the promise of gene editing tools with respect to this same goal. We encourage researchers and other stakeholders to engage in activities beyond the laboratory if they hope to see what is technologically possible translated into practice at this critical point in agricultural transformation.

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Section: Looking Ahead: Engagement Beyond the Laboratorymentioning

confidence: 99%

Turning promise into practice: Crop biotechnology for increasing genetic diversity and climate resilience

Garland

Curry

2022

PLoS Biol

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“…It has been reported that Kappaphycus spp. seaweed farming can help reduce open sea acidification by utilising nutrients and maintaining good water quality for other aquatic life (Garland, 2021). Seaweed is also a source of valuable compounds such as carrageenan, which are beneficial as food, beverages and healthcare.…”

Section: Aquaculture and Sustainabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Recent Advances, Challenges, Opportunities, Product Development and Sustainability of Main Agricultural Wastes for the Aquaculture Feed Industry – A Review

Kari

Sukri

Rusli

et al. 2023

Annals of Animal Science

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Million tonnes of agricultural waste are generated annually worldwide. Agricultural wastes possess similar profiles to the main products but are lower in quality. Managing these agricultural wastes is costly and requires strict regulation to minimise environmental stress. Thus, these by-products could be repurposed for industrial use, such as alternative resources for aquafeed to reduce reliance on fish meal and soybean meal, fertilisers to enrich medium for growing live feed, antimicrobial agents, and immunostimulatory enhancers. Furthermore, utilising agricultural wastes and other products can help mitigate the existing environmental and economic dilemmas. Therefore, transforming these agricultural wastes into valuable products helps sustain the agricultural industry, minimises environmental impacts, and benefits industry players. Aquaculture is an important sector to supply affordable protein sources for billions worldwide. Thus, it is essential to explore inexpensive and sustainable resources to enhance aquaculture production and minimise environmental and public health impacts. Additionally, researchers and farmers need to understand the elements involved in new product development, particularly the production of novel innovations, to provide the highest quality products for consumers. In summary, agriculture waste is a valuable resource for the aquafeed industry that depends on several factors: formulation, costing, supply, feed treatment and nutritional value.

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“…Fair access for every time-sensitive creator is thought of as the "democratized electricity system's systemic hub" [68]. The potential for decentralized renewable generation to join independent grids enables consumers to have access to an equitable allocation of resources under distributed ownership [69,70]. An integrated micro grid, which links renewable energy, transmission, and distributed storage, and smart loads in clearly delineated geographical regions, electrical, and perhaps hydro systemic boundaries, will be owned and operated by those it serves [71]."…”

Section: • Micro Grids and Democratized Grid Managementmentioning

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The Strategy of Energy Democracy and Sustainable Development: Policymakers and Instruments

Shayan

Hayati

Najafi

et al. 2022

IJEE

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Energy democracy policymakers pay attention to planning to the formation of energy markets and exchanges of energy regions, diversification of energy resources, especially renewable resources, and global challenges due to greenhouse gas emissions. Over the introduction of concepts related to sustainable development, energy planning at the international level finds its place and goals in the direction of sustainable development, i.e., economic, social, environmental, and institutional dimensions. Energy democracy designs equations of great powers over energy with the aims of Resist, Reclaim, Restructure. This research focuses on free governments and energy democracy and the integration of priorities and methods to improve energy policy and analysis. No one policy instrument in isolation significantly impacts the energy democracy agenda. instead, all policies are essential for increasing this aim. They created new policy tools, supporting efforts to end fossil fuel dependence and connecting them to renewable energy. This research provides a starting point for improving the visibility of the energy democracy movement and constructing appropriate policies for different renewable energy transition options.

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EU policy must change to reflect the potential of gene editing for addressing climate change

Cited by 9 publications

References 11 publications

Turning promise into practice: Crop biotechnology for increasing genetic diversity and climate resilience

Turning promise into practice: Crop biotechnology for increasing genetic diversity and climate resilience

Recent Advances, Challenges, Opportunities, Product Development and Sustainability of Main Agricultural Wastes for the Aquaculture Feed Industry – A Review

The Strategy of Energy Democracy and Sustainable Development: Policymakers and Instruments

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