Vision: 
Safe use of biotechnologies

Mission: Research and advice on risk assessment and management of GMOs and emerging biotechnologies

 

Research strategies

• Deliver research with impact and of relevance for risk assessment and management of GMOs (genetically modified organisms)
• To survey ecosystems and societies for GMO occurrence and impacts
• To assess impacts by emerging biotechnologies and potential product

 

Advisory strategies

Contribute with science-based advice to national and international authorities for implementation of the Gene Technology Act, EU Directives and the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

How and where

• GenØk shall be recognized as a reliable, accountable and predictable scientific organisation by authorities and within scientific communities at a national and international level.
• GenØk shall publish peer-reviewed articles, high quality reports and policy briefs to serve current and future Norwegian and global needs, including developing countries and the Arctic.
• GenØk shall actively disseminate scientifically based information to the public.

 

Capacity building and training strategies

• Deliver GMO relevant capacity building activities at national and international level
• Support ODA (official development assistance)-countries with training and advice on risk assessment and management of GMOs.

How and where

• All collaboration should be institutional
• Capacity building projects should have an exit-strategy to secure local sustainability

 

GenØk Board of Executives, Longyearbyen 13th October 2014