Ethics of Sustainable Development – a Study of Swedish Regulations for Genetically Modified Organisms |
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Authors: | Mikael Karlsson |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Environmental and Energy Systems, Karlstad University, SE-651 88 Karlstad, Sweden |
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Abstract: | In spite of stricter provisions inthe new EU directive on deliberate release ofgenetically modified organisms (GMOs), criticsstill advocate a moratorium on permits forcultivation of GMOs. However, in an attempt tomeet concerns raised by the public, thedirective explicitly gives Member States thepossibility to take into consideration ethicalaspects of GMOs in the decision-making. Thisarticle investigates the potential effects ofsuch formulation by means of an empiricalanalysis of experiences gained the last yearsfrom similar Swedish regulations for GMOs,aiming at promoting sustainable development.The faulty implementation shown in the Swedishcase indicates that legal stipulations forethics as such have limited importance. It issuggested that public participation is animportant factor for successful implementationof the ethics of sustainable development. |
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Keywords: | environmental code ethics genetically modified GMO public participation sustainable development |
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