Critically evaluate the implementation of the biological diversity act, 2002 which is meant to fulfil the objectives of the convention on biological diversity.
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The risk of a biological attack is ever present. The relevant knowledge and material are becoming more widely available because of the global dispersion and rapid advances of technology, combined with its inherent dual-use nature. While technical challenges remain to a successful large-scale, high-impact biological attack, such an attack could kill tens of thousands of innocent civilians.
Unfortunately, a contradiction sits at the core of U.S. biological threat prevention policy. The United States has constructed an extensive domestic structure of controls and guidance. However, despite the U.S. government (USG) accepting the scientific and industrial costs of a domestic biosecurity system, it has not committed the diplomatic and financial resources needed to successfully promote the global adoption of similar systems.
While the safety and security of biological pathogens within the United States are important national goals, their pursuit has the potential to impede another crucial goal: a robust research and commercial enterprise. By regulating access to particular materials and facilities and increasing compliance costs, prevention measures probably create at least some inefficiencies in U.S
Unfortunately, a contradiction sits at the core of U.S. biological threat prevention policy. The United States has constructed an extensive domestic structure of controls and guidance. However, despite the U.S. government (USG) accepting the scientific and industrial costs of a domestic biosecurity system, it has not committed the diplomatic and financial resources needed to successfully promote the global adoption of similar systems.
While the safety and security of biological pathogens within the United States are important national goals, their pursuit has the potential to impede another crucial goal: a robust research and commercial enterprise. By regulating access to particular materials and facilities and increasing compliance costs, prevention measures probably create at least some inefficiencies in U.S
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